Speech Therapist Part Time

Community Health Systems; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment up to $10k

Competitive pay

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Bullhead City, AZ, seeks a part-time Speech Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. You will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities include MBS collaborations, daily documentation, and patient-family education to support ongoing therapy and discharge planning.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency.
• Performs Modified Barium Swallow evaluations in collaboration with Radiology and communicates results.
• Documents interventions, patient progress, and outcomes in the medical record daily.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate referrals and care.
• Provides education to patients, families and caregivers to support continuity of care.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

• 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Repayment up to $10k
• Competitive pay

"This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer."

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 154881
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 06/08/2026, 10:58 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day