Weekend PRN Speech Therapist - 401(k) & Premium Pay

Community Health Systems; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Premium weekend shift differentials

Diverse clinical cases

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Speech Therapist for PRN weekend coverage. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults, developing tailored plans to restore communication skills and improve outcomes.

You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, handle documentation, and participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

MBS studies

Dysphagia management

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Speech Therapist for PRN weekend coverage. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults, developing tailored plans to restore communication skills and improve outcomes.

You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, handle documentation, and participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.