PRN Speech Pathologist

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

Job Summary

The Speech Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This role develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The Speech Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Essential Functions

• 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.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in evaluating and treating a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Skilled in completing Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and interpreting results.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of documentation standards and EMR systems.
• Understanding of ethical practice standards and regulatory compliance in healthcare.

Licenses and Certifications

• SLP - Speech Language Pathologist license in state of employment required or
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA or in Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) under supervision required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required