Speech-Language Pathologist — Transforming Communication

Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Speech Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. You will design and implement individualized therapy plans to improve communicative efficiency and patient outcomes while collaborating with physicians, caregivers, and the care team.

The role emphasizes comprehensive patient care, documentation accuracy, and ongoing collaboration with the Radiology and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across diverse patient populations.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
• Provides treatment for communication impairments of organic and nonorganic etiology.
• Performs MBS evaluations in collaboration with Radiology and communicates results.
• Documents interventions, progress, and outcomes in the medical record daily.
• Ensures proper coding and maintenance of charge logs for billing and compliance.

Skills

MBS studies

Dysphagia management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & EMR

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, AL seeks a Speech Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. You will design and implement individualized therapy plans to improve communicative efficiency and patient outcomes while collaborating with physicians, caregivers, and the care team.

The role emphasizes comprehensive patient care, documentation accuracy, and ongoing collaboration with the Radiology and