Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, is seeking a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment for adults with speech and swallowing disorders. This role demands collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and involves conducting comprehensive evaluations and skilled interventions in an acute care hospital setting.

The candidate must possess a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, hold an active Tennessee SLP license, and have at least one year of relevant experience. A strong commitment to quality improvement is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of Clinical Fellowship (CF) is required; no CF candidates will be considered.
• Current Tennessee SLP license (active).
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) at the time of application.
• Minimum 1 year of recent full-time Acute Care hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide treatment for adults with swallowing and speech disorders.
• Deliver skilled speech therapy interventions in an acute care setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.

Skills

Dysphagia evaluation

Clinical decision-making

EMR documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Epic

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a leading academic medical center dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide evidence‑based treatment for adults with swallowing disorders, speech and language disorders, cognitive‑communication impairments, and voice disorders.
• Deliver skilled speech therapy interventions in an acute care hospital setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team—physicians, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, and physical therapists—to achieve patient outcomes and system objectives.
• Utilize advanced clinical tools, technology, and best practices to optimize patient outcomes.
• Document patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Supervise graduate students as assigned in the clinical specialty area.
• Participate actively in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship (CF) is required; no CF candidates will be considered.
• Current Tennessee SLP license (active).
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC‑SLP) at the time of application.
• Minimum 1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) full‑time Acute Care hospital experience.
• Demonstrated competency in dysphagia evaluation and management in an acute care setting.
• Experience with instrumental and bedside swallow assessments in medically complex patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center or large tertiary care hospital.
• FEES competency (independent performance or strong clinical exposure).
• Advanced expertise in bedside swallow evaluations and clinical decision‑making for high‑acuity patients.
• Strong working knowledge of aspiration risk, modified diets, and evidence‑based dysphagia protocols.
• Experience managing medically complex patients such as ICU, step‑down, or multi‑system diagnoses.
• Direct experience with ventilator‑dependent patients and/or tracheostomy care; neurologic populations (stroke, TBI, acute neuro).
• Proficiency across speech, language, and cognitive‑communication evaluation in acute settings.
• Efficient, compliant EMR documentation skills (Epic strongly preferred).

Schedule & Commitment Requirements

• Must be available for a consistent PRN commitment.
• Required: 3–5 days per week availability during an initial 6–8‑week orientation period.
• Ability to maintain ongoing PRN coverage needs after orientation.

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings to support professional growth and well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.