Speech Therapist

Medical Center Enterprise; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Educational Assistance

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Paid Time Off Available

Job summary

Medical Center Enterprise in Enterprise, AL is seeking a Speech Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in both children and adults. The role develops individualized treatment plans to restore communication and improve patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, perform MBS evaluations with Radiology, document progress daily, and ensure HIPAA-compliant care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• 1-3 years as a Speech Therapist in a clinical, hospital, or rehabilitation setting.
• Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management preferred.
• Licensure as SLP and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore communication.
• Performs MBS evaluations in collaboration with Radiology and communicates results.
• Documents treatment interventions and patient progress in the medical record daily.
• Coordinates referrals and educates patients, families, and caregivers.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

1-3 years experience as Speech Therapist

MBS studies & dysphagia management preferred

Job description

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

• 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

Job Info

• Job Identification 158379
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 07/16/2026, 07:20 PM
• Degree Level Master\'s Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 400 N Edwards St, Enterprise, AL, 36330, US