Speech Therapist - Part Time

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Warsaw, IN

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About The Position

The Speech Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive-communication, social communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. The role develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore communicative efficiency and improve patient outcomes. The Speech Therapist collaborates with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

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.
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 for accurate patient records and billing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to 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.
Health Services/SLP – Speech Language Practitioner license in the state of employment, or ST – Speech Therapist license in the state of employment.
BCLS – Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) studies and dysphagia management.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, considering educational, medical, social, and psychological factors.
Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with appropriate therapeutic interventions to optimize patient outcomes.
Provides treatment for patients with communication impairments of organic and nonorganic etiology.
Performs Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluations with the Radiology department and 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.
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 verbal, written, and demonstrative education and training to patients, families, and caregivers to support continuity of care.
Collaborates with speech therapy professionals and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and therapeutic outcomes.
Participates in discharge planning and provides follow-up recommendations and physician feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.