Adult Speech-Language Pathologist: Dysphagia & MBS Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech Pathologist at Community Health Systems, Inc. evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults, developing individualized treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing outcomes.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and caregivers, perform MBS evaluations when indicated, document progress daily, and contribute to discharge planning and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program required
• 1-3 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, considering educational, medical, social, and psychological factors across diverse patient populations.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, incorporating appropriate therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provides treatment for patients with communication impairments of both organic and nonorganic etiology.
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations in collaboration with the Radiology department and effectively communicates results.
• Documents treatment interventions, patient progress, outcomes, and response to therapy in the medical record daily.
• Ensures proper coding and accurate maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance purposes.
• Uses evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement to encourage patient participation in therapy sessions.
• Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate referrals for additional services when needed.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers through verbal, written, and demonstrative instruction to support continuity of care.
• Collaborates with other speech therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and maximize therapeutic outcomes.
• Engages in discharge planning, providing necessary follow-up recommendations and physician feedback.
• Conducts comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies when indicated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & EMR

Communication skills

Discharge planning

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC or CFY certification

BLS certification

Job description

The Speech Pathologist at Community Health Systems, Inc. evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults, developing individualized treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing outcomes.

You will work with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and caregivers, perform MBS evaluations when indicated, document progress daily, and contribute to discharge planning and follow-up care.