Speech Therapist

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off Available

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Gadsden, Alabama, is seeking a Speech Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech and cognitive communication disorders in patients. This full-time role involves developing personalized treatment plans and collaborating with health professionals for comprehensive care.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and student loan repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses speech and language disorders.
• Develops individualized treatment plans.
• Provides treatment for communication impairments.
• Documents treatment interventions and patient progress.

Skills

Strong knowledge of speech-language pathology principles

Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

Job description

Speech Therapist

Position Type: Full Time

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