PRN Speech-Language Pathologist - Impactful Therapy

Community Health Systems, Inc.; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speech Pathologist role at Community Health Systems, Inc. focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across diverse patient populations.

You will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the care team to improve communication outcomes. Strong assessment and documentation skills are essential, including MBS evaluations when indicated, with emphasis on evidence-based

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• 1–3 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred.
• Experience with Modified Bariat? No, MBS studies and dysphagia management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations when indicated.
• Document treatment interventions and patient progress in the medical record daily.
• Maintain proper coding and billing charge logs for compliance.
• Provide education to patients and families to support continuity of care.
• Engage in discharge planning and follow-up recommendations.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Assessment & diagnosis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

MBS experience

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CFY / Clinical Fellowship Year

Job description

The Speech Pathologist role at Community Health Systems, Inc. focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across diverse patient populations.

You will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the care team to improve communication outcomes. Strong assessment and documentation skills are essential, including MBS evaluations when indicated, with emphasis on evidence-based