Speech-Language Pathologist – Pediatric Outpatient
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterAbout the role
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. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. 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 that is bigger than themselves, 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.
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Speech Pathology - Peds 4Job Summary:
JOB SUMMARYEvaluates 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 – Pediatric Outpatient
Locations (Split Position):
Medical Center East (MCE), South Tower – Outpatient Services 1215 21st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center – Preschool for Children with Autism
This role is a 50/50 split between outpatient pediatric therapy and a preschool-based autism program.
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
No weekends
No holidays
Help Young Children Find Their Voice at Vanderbilt Health
Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our outpatient pediatric rehabilitation team. This unique role blends individual outpatient therapy with preschool-based group treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ideal for an SLP who enjoys variety, collaboration, and supporting early communication development.
This position includes dedicated time within The Preschool for Children with Autism at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, along with individual outpatient pediatric speech therapy services.
Learn more about the Preschool for Children with Autism:
https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/information/preschool-children-autism
How You’ll Spend Your Time
Approximately 50% – Preschool-Based Group Therapy
Provide group speech-language therapy within a classroom setting as part of The Preschool for Children with Autism, an intensive, communication-focused program for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Co-treat alongside another experienced Speech-Language Pathologist
Provide group therapy to a small cohort of children focused on early communication, social interaction, and functional language development
Deliver care within a structured preschool classroom environment
Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, including Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Feeding Therapists, Behavior Analyst Consultants, and specially trained teaching assistants
Preschool Schedule:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Classroom-based time consists of therapeutic group treatment and is considered direct clinical care.
Approximately 50% – Outpatient Pediatric Speech Therapy
The remainder of your schedule will focus on individual outpatient treatment and diagnostics, resulting in a primarily treatment-focused role.
Responsibilities include:
Evaluating and treating children with speech, language, and cognitive-communication disorders (typically no more than 8 patients per day)
Addressing developmental delays and pediatric communication challenges
Developing individualized treatment plans aligned with child and family goals
Providing caregiver education to support carryover at home
Collaborating with pediatric providers and audiology professionals
Documenting care in Epic in accordance with Vanderbilt Health standards
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