Speech Pathologist

Benefits

* Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you
and your family healthy.
* Future Security: 401(k) with matching
* Educational Tuition Assistance
* Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward
your expertise and dedication.
* Paid Time Off

Job Summary

The Speech Pathologist 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.
* Conducts comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and
swallowing evaluations, including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies when
indicated.
* 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 of clinical experience in speech-language pathology preferred
* Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia
management preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Proficient in evaluating and treating a wide range of communication and
swallowing disorders.
* Skilled in completing Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and interpreting
results.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
* Knowledge of documentation standards and EMR systems.
* Understanding of ethical practice standards and regulatory compliance in
healthcare.

Licenses and Certifications

* ST - Speech Therapist current license in state of employment required or
* Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required or in Clinical
Fellowship Year (CFY) under supervision required
* BCLS - Basic Life Support required

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