Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN, Acute Care

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Organization:

Speech Therapy

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, Acute Care

Location: Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, Tullahoma, TN
Schedule: PRN / As Needed 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Position Summary

The Speech Pathologist provides evaluation and treatment for patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, auditory rehabilitation, and swallowing or oral feeding disorders in an acute care setting. This role delivers one-on-one patient care, collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and helps patients and families understand the rehabilitation process. The clinician is responsible for documentation aligned with clinical and regulatory standards and participates in performance improvement activities. Graduate student supervision may be assigned.

Why Join Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Speech Pathologists thrive in this role by treating a diverse acute-care caseload and working in a supportive hospital environment. Clinicians enjoy a strong team culture, mentorship opportunities for newer therapists, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a community hospital supported by the Vanderbilt Health system.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Tennessee Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility to obtain.

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acute care or hospital-based rehabilitation.

• Experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system.

• Specialty certifications or experience in areas such as neurology, geriatrics, or advanced assessment (for example FEES or MBS).

Why Vanderbilt Health

• Competitive compensation.

• Benefits start day one for eligible positions.

• Professional development support and continuing education opportunities.

• A nationally recognized health system committed to clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Join Us

Whether you are an experienced clinician or a new graduate seeking PRN experience in a supportive environment, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital offers an opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact on patients and families in our community. We invite you to apply and become part of our mission-driven rehabilitation team.

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/counsel 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