Speech-Language Pathologist: Patient Impact & Teamwork

TriStar Skyline Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Counseling services

Paid time off & leave programs

401(k) plan with company match

Education support & tuition assistance

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within a collaborative rehabilitation team. The role emphasizes evidence-based care, clear documentation, and patient-family education to support progress and safe transitions.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must obtain Basic Life Support/CPR within 30 days of starting employment.

Qualifications

• Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) qualification.
• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions

Skills

Speech-Language Pathologist

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to help patients improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities within a collaborative rehabilitation team. The role emphasizes evidence-based care, clear documentation, and patient-family education to support progress and safe transitions.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must obtain Basic Life Support/CPR within 30 days of starting employment.