NICU Speech Language Pathologist

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

AirMed medical transportation

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our patient‑centered team. You will develop therapy programs for pediatric patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing impairments and educate families and staff.

The role requires NICU/pediatric inpatient feeding/swallowing experience, a pediatric hospital background, CCC-SLP, TN license and BLS. You will collaborate with OTs, physicians and nurses, document progress in EMR, and support

Qualifications

• NICU/Pediatric inpatient feeding/swallowing experience required.
• Experience in a children’s hospital setting required.
• ASHA CCC-SLP credential.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, staff and physicians.
• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Current Tennessee SLP license.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language evaluations and therapy for pediatric inpatients.
• Conduct feeding/swallowing assessments and VFSS.
• Collaborate with OTs, physicians and nurses.
• Document patient progress and outcomes using EMR; assist discharge planning.
• Educate families and caregivers on therapy plans and progress.
• Complete video fluoroscopic swallow studies according to policy and procedure.

Job description

Do you have career opportunities as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Centennial Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Speech Language Pathologist provides high-quality, patient-centered care by developing and conducting individualized therapy programs for patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing impairments. As a member of the health care team, the Speech Language Pathologist performs comprehensive patient assessments and establishes appropriate treatment goals. The Speech Language Pathologist serves as an educator to patients, families, students and colleagues.

What you will do in this role:

• Support children with complex medical needs
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including OTs, physicians, and nurses.
• Conduct feeding/swallowing assessments and video-fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS).
• Experience with managing short term and long term feeding tubes.
• Provide speech-language evaluations and therapy for pediatric inpatients.
• Document patient progress and outcomes using EMR systems. Assist with discharge planning.
• Educate families and caregivers on therapy plans and progress.
• Completes video flouroscopic swallow studies according to policy and procedure in a safe manner
• Performs evaluations such as bedside swallowing evaluations, accurately and communicates results timely to all appropriate members of the healthcare team

What qualifications you will need:

• NICU/Pediatric inpatient feeding/swallowing experience – required
• Experience in a children’s hospital setting – required
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Demonstrated experience with each of the required areas of expertise in section I
• Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with Patient, Staff, Physicians, Community
• Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• Current SLP license in state of Tennessee
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.