Speech Language Pathologist

TriStar Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Fertility and family building benefits

Free counseling services

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care and to develop and conduct individualized therapy programs for communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments.

The role involves assessments, education to patients and families, and collaboration with rehabilitation staff to optimize patient outcomes in a comprehensive center within the TriStar Health system.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Masters Degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct a subjective assessment of the patient’s speech language abilities during spontaneous conversation and administer objective tests to assess communication assets and liabilities.
• Structure and implement an individualized patient program to improve communication abilities.
• Regularly evaluate patient progress during treatment and adjust the program as needed to maximize progress.
• Document progress in the patient’s chart, complete notes, charges, discharge notes and patient communication.
• Consult with Program Director and Rehab Physician/Medical Director regarding pre-screen assessments and physician consultations to determine placement of potential patients.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Masters Degree

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 nations 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:

• You will conduct a subjective assessment of assigned patient’s speech language abilities during spontaneous conversation. You will administer objective tests to assess patient’s communication assets and liabilities.
• You will structure and implement individualized patient program to improve communication abilities.
• You will evaluate patient regularly during treatment and adjust program as needed to maximize patient progress.
• You will document progress in patient’s chart. You will complete notes, charges, discharge notes and patient communication.
• You will consult with Program Director and Rehab Physician/Medical Director regarding pre‑screen assessments and physician consultations to determine appropriate placement of potential patients.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Speech Pathologist
• Masters Degree

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 womens 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 Womens Hospital. Our campus includes The Childrens 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.