Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

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Organization:

Medical Speech - Adult

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, auditory (re)habilitation, and swallowing/oral feeding disorders. Educates and counsels patients and families. Provides independent therapeutic services and identify area(s) of clinical specialization and competency. Supervises graduate students as assigned in clinical specialty area. Participates actively in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities. Collaborates with clinical practice team to achieve patient outcomes and system objectives.

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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

Location: Vanderbilt University Hospital – Nashville, TN
Department: Speech-Language Pathology | Acute Care
Schedule: PRN (Flexible, As Needed)

Join Vanderbilt Health – Where Excellence Meets Compassion

At Vanderbilt Health, we are committed to delivering world-class care while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. As a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact every day.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Acute Care team on a PRN basis with flexible scheduling. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment in Nashville, TN, providing specialized care to adult patients across multiple ICUs and step-down units.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment for adults with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive-communication, and voice disorders.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, dietitians, occupational and physical therapists.

• Utilize advanced technology and clinical best practices to optimize patient outcomes.

• Document patient progress in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.

• Completion of Clinical Fellowship (CF).

• Current Tennessee (TN) SLP Licensure or eligibility.

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required.

• One year of experience in adult acute care is preferred.

Why Vanderbilt Health?

• Nationally Ranked: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in patient care.

• Flexible PRN Scheduling: Ideal for professionals seeking work-life balance in a hospital setting.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside top-tier healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.

• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.

• Innovative Care: Join a team that embraces technology and research to improve patient outcomes.

• Mission-Driven: Make a difference in the lives of patients and families across Tennessee and beyond.

Apply today and explore a rewarding PRN opportunity in Nashville’s leading healthcare system.

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 instr