Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Adult Acute Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Nashville is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide treatment for adult patients with speech and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC-SLP, and Tennessee Licensure or eligibility. This position offers a full-time schedule with a focus on collaboration and advanced patient care in a recognized trauma center.

Benefits

Magnet®-recognized hospital

Competitive salary and benefits on day 1

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited program is required.
• ASHA CCC-SLP is mandatory.
• Tennessee SLP Licensure or eligibility needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult patients with speech and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborate with healthcare team in treatment planning.
• Document patient progress in compliance with standards.

Skills

Evaluation of swallowing disorders

Speech-language treatment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Preventive care strategies

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Tennessee SLP Licensure or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something bigger, take exceptional pride in their work, and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.

Organization

Medical Speech - Adult

Job Summary

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Adult Acute Care

Location

Vanderbilt University Hospital – Nashville, TN

Setting

Level 1 Trauma Center | Adult Acute Care | All Units

Schedule

Full Time | Tuesday – Saturday

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat adult patients with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive-communication, and voice disorders
• Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS/VFSS) and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, OTs, PTs, and other specialists
• Document patient progress in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards
• Mentor graduate students and clinical fellows in a teaching hospital environment

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) – Required
• Tennessee SLP Licensure or eligibility
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship (CF)

Why Choose Vanderbilt?

• Magnet®-recognized hospital with a culture of excellence
• Access to advanced diagnostic tools and cutting-edge technology
• Opportunities for continuing education, research, and career growth
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package on day 1
• Work alongside nationally recognized clinicians and educators

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you\'re a compassionate, driven SLP looking to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of patients and families, apply today and become part of Vanderbilt’s mission to advance health and wellness through world-class patient care, education, and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient\'s care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.
• Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient\'s progress towards goals.
• Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.
• Supervises graduate students by providing instruction, guidance and training to ensure provision of competent patient care and completion of appropriate documentation.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Speech Pathology Treatment Implementation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Identifies treatment objectives based upon assessment results and family input. Writes functional objectives in measurable terms that are consistent with the family\'s goals and resources. Applies evidence based clinical management practices. Identifies and recommends additional/alternative services when appropriate.
• Speech Pathology Patient Evaluation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in evaluating patients with speech-language, auditory, and/or swallowing/oral feeding deficits using the appropriate testing methods and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for the referral. Demonstrates the ability to obtain the case history and selects appropriate measures and performs a functional assessment to document patient\'s status requiring skilled therapy. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team.
• Discharge Planning (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in the discharge planning process. Informs patients, family and members of team of the patient\'s needs based upon the assessment and/or treatment. Makes recommendations for continued services, follow-up, or referrals to other services. Seeks guidance consistently on the transition and discharge process including transition services and referral resources. May anticipate transition and discharge needs of the patient based upon understanding of pathology/diagnosis and relationship to their present functional status. Will have completed at least one year of experience with transition and discharge planning.
• Speech Pathology Patient & Family Education (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature. May supervise, educate and train students from professional programs of speech-language pathology.
• Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas. Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one\'s own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: Se…

Position Qualifications

Certifications: LIC-Speech Pathologist - Tennessee

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: 1 year

Education: Master\'s

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.