Speech Pathologist — Flexible Schedule, Impactful Care

Community Health Systems, Inc.; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive salary

Student loan program (Full Time Only)

Educational Reimbursement (Full time)

Job summary

The Speech Pathologist at Community Health Systems, Inc. evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults, developing individualized treatment plans to restore communication and improve outcomes.

Collaboration with physicians, caregivers, and the care team ensures comprehensive patient care. The role includes MBS evaluations with Radiology, daily documentation in the medical record, accurate coding for billing, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• 1–3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred.
• Active SLP licensure and CCC/CFY status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow evaluations with Radiology.
• Document progress and care in the medical record daily.
• Ensure proper coding and accurate charge logs for billing.
• Use evidence-based techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Coordinate referrals for additional services.
• Provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Engage in discharge planning and follow-up recommendations.

Skills

MBS studies experience

Dysphagia management

EMR documentation proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA or CFY under supervision

Tools

EMR systems familiarity

Job description

The Speech Pathologist at Community Health Systems, Inc. evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults, developing individualized treatment plans to restore communication and improve outcomes.

Collaboration with physicians, caregivers, and the care team ensures comprehensive patient care. The role includes MBS evaluations with Radiology, daily documentation in the medical record, accurate coding for billing, and