Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient Clinic - PRN

CHS Career Site; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) With Matching

Competitive pay

PRN Flexible scheduling

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders in both children and adults. You will collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, 1–3 years of clinical experience, and proficiency in documenting progress while ensuring billing

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• 1-3 years of clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation setting experience.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans to improve outcomes.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Performs MBS evaluations and communicates results with Radiology and team.
• Maintains accurate documentation of interventions and patient progress in the medical record.
• Ensures proper coding and charge logs for billing and compliance.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

MBS interpretation

Documentation & records

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Therapist

• PRN Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) With Matching
• Competitive pay

Job Summary

The Speech Therapist 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.
• 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.
• 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 as a Speech Therapist in a clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation setting required
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of speech-language pathology principles, evaluation techniques, and treatment methodologies.
• Proficiency in performing Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and interpreting results.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills to ensure accuracy in patient records and billing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively educate patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, HIPAA compliance, and ethical standards in speech therapy practice.

Licenses and Certifications

• Health Services\SLP - Speech Language Practitioner license in state of employment required or
• ST - Speech Therapist license in state of employment required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

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