Speech Pathologist - FEES Specialist

DYSPHAGIA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, LLC•Nashville, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time or PRN opportunity for a Dysphagia Management Specialist in physician's office/clinic settings, surrounding nursing homes, and a specialized TeleTherapy Portal. The role involves on-site diagnostics and tele-therapy, focusing on dysphagia skills, performing FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and Speech Pathology Diagnostics. The Dysphagia Systems Test (DST) evaluates five systems for safe swallowing: Muscular, Neurological, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Cognitive. The specialist will present a customized diagnostic profile and recommendations for diet, therapy, and further evaluations, incorporating the patient's entire Care Team. DMS provides access to online CE content, a weekend scoping course, an observational period, and a comprehensive in-the-field learning experience to become skilled in FEES to ASHA standards. A pre/post educational Self-Assessment of Skills is performed to document ASHA-required knowledge and skills. DMS provides all necessary equipment for endoscopic swallowing studies, a mentor program, weekly team calls, and continuing education. A commitment to stay with DMS throughout the mentorship results in zero tuition for training. The position offers a pay system that rewards building successful customer relationships and providing clinically excellent diagnostics.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
Completion of Certificate of Clinical Competency
At least 5 years experience in long-term care following completion of CFY

Nice To Haves

Specialization in Dysphagia Diagnosis utilizing FEES
Specialization in therapy alone

Responsibilities

Perform FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and Speech Pathology Diagnostics.
Utilize the Dysphagia Systems Test (DST) to evaluate the five systems required for safe swallowing: Muscular, Neurological, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Cognitive.
Present a customized diagnostic profile, as well as recommendations for diet, therapy and further evaluations.
Provide dysphagia diagnosis and short-term therapy, or specialize in therapy alone.
Conduct on-site diagnostics and tele-therapy.