Speech Pathologist: Elevate Communication & Swallowing Health

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in both children and adults.

The role develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with physicians and care teams, performs MBS evaluations when indicated, and ensures documentation and billing compliance.

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 Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Performs MBS evaluations in collaboration with Radiology and communicates results.
• Documents interventions, progress, and outcomes in the medical record daily.
• Maintains accurate charge logs and coding for billing and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, AL seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in both children and adults.

The role develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with physicians and care teams, performs MBS evaluations when indicated, and ensures documentation and billing compliance.