Part-Time SLP: Dysphagia & MBS Specialist

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat pediatric and adult communication and swallowing disorders. The role involves developing individualized plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting patient outcomes in a busy hospital setting.

This part-time position requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and licensure; CCC or CFY is preferred.

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

MBS evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation in EMR

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EMR systems

MBS equipment

Job description

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center seeks a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat pediatric and adult communication and swallowing disorders. The role involves developing individualized plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting patient outcomes in a busy hospital setting.

This part-time position requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and licensure; CCC or CFY is preferred.