Acute Care SLP: Dysphagia & Communication Expert

Montgomery College; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional CE

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Tennessee seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) to join the Adult Acute Care team at Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment of swallowing, speech, cognitive-communication and voice disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate has strong dysphagia expertise, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and is committed to continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• ASHA CCC-SLP certification required or eligible for Tennessee licensure.
• Minimum 5 years of Speech-Language Pathology experience with dysphagia.
• Ability to work in inpatient, outpatient and contract service settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adults with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive-communication and voice disorders.
• Provide comprehensive dysphagia assessment and treatment; MBSS/VFSS and FEES when indicated.
• Develop evidence-based, individualized treatment plans and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians and therapists; document care per standards.

Skills

CCC-SLP

Dysphagia expertise

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP

Tools

MBSS/VFSS

FEES

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Tennessee seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) to join the Adult Acute Care team at Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment of swallowing, speech, cognitive-communication and voice disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate has strong dysphagia expertise, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and is committed to continuing education and professional development.