Speech Therapist

Medical Center Enterprise; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Medical Center Enterprise in Alabama seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders for children and adults. The role develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with physicians and caregivers, and participates in discharge planning and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive patient care.

The position requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and 1-3 years of clinical

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• 1-3 years of clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation experience required.
• 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.
• Collaborates with physicians, caregivers, and other professionals for comprehensive care.
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations with Radiology and communicates results.
• Documents interventions, progress, and outcomes in the medical record daily.
• Maintains accurate coding and charge logs for billing and compliance.
• Provides education to patients, families, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
• Discharge planning and follow-up recommendations in coordination with the team.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

MBS studies

Documentation

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Medical imaging equipment

Job description

Position Type: Full Time (OP, inpt and swing bed svs)

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Educational Assistance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off Available

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