Speech Pathologist - Outpatient - Pediatric Feeding

Maury Regional Health; Columbia, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maury Regional Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist - Outpatient - Pediatric Feeding at the Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. This role focuses on feeding, swallowing and oral-motor therapy for pediatric patients, with a PRN shift and Monday-Friday as needed.

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, parental education, and collaboration with the care team. Tennessee licensure is required; a Master’s degree is preferred and outpatient experience is favored.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee speech therapist license required.
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
• 1 year outpatient speech therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat children with feeding, swallowing, and oral-motor difficulties.
• Provide intervention for feeding aversion, limited food acceptance, and texture progression.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable feeding/swallowing goals.
• Educate and train parents/caregivers.
• Collaborate with child’s care team.

Skills

Speech therapy

Pediatrics

Feeding therapy

Outpatient care

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Outpatient - Pediatric Feeding - 15870

Maury Regional:Main Campus | Physical Medicine (OT/PT/ST) | PRN

Description

JOB TITLE: Speech Pathologist-Pediatric Feeding

DEPT- Speech Therapy OP

LOCATION: Maury Regional Medical Center- Columbia, TN

SHIFT: PRN, Monday-Friday as needed

MAURY REGIONAL HEALTH:

At Maury Regional Health, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, offering exceptional service. As a top-rated organization, we foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where innovation and patient care lead the way.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides Speech Therapy according to the State of Tennessee Practice Act and policies and procedures.

In addition to the standard duties and responsibilities of the Speech-Language Pathologist, responsibilities include:

• Evaluate and treat children of all ages with feeding, swallowing, and oral-motor difficulties
• Provide intervention for feeding aversion, limited food acceptance, and difficulty advancing food textures, within the SLPs scope of practice
• Develop individualized treatment plans and measurable feeding/swallowing goals
• Educate and train parents/caregivers
• Collaborate with members of the child’s care team

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Current and valid license as a Speech Therapist Tennessee Required

Master's Speech Therapy Preferred

1 Year Outpatient Speech Therapy Experience Preferred

WHY MAURY:

2026 Great Place to Work

Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement & Career Advancement Navigation

MISSION: Clinical excellence. Compassionate care. Every patient. Every day.

VISION: To be the trusted choice for health and wellness in southern Middle Tennessee by delivering a safe, seamless and patient-centered experience.

VALUES:

W - Wholeness: Wellness-centered care of mind, body & spirit for our patients & health care team.
E-Empathy : Understanding the feelings of others as we walk with them on their path to wellness.

C-Community: Creating relationships, connections & trust.
A-Advocacy: Defending the rights of all to be heard.
R-Respect: Treating everyone with dignity & respect.
E-Engagement: Actively involving all stakeholders in creating better health outcomes for southern Middle Tennessee.

STRATEGIC ANCHORS:

Quality patient care

Highly effective teams

Stewardship of resources

Innovative culture

Maury Regional Health is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship. Maury Regional Health grants equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origins (including ancestry), genetic information, disability, age, military/national guard/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, or other status protected by state or federal law. Statements made by applicants for employment on this application form will be checked for accuracy. Maury Regional Health campuses are tobacco-free. All tobacco use is prohibited.