Speech-Language Pathologist – Pediatrics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Organization: Speech Pathology 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. . Speech-Language Pathologist – Pediatrics Location: Medical Center East (MCE), South Tower 1215 21st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37232 Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday • No weekends • No holidays Help Young Children Find Their Voice at Vanderbilt Health Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our outpatient pediatric rehabilitation team, offering a unique blend of preschool classroom-based therapy and individual outpatient pediatric treatment. This role is ideal for an SLP who enjoys variety, collaboration, and supporting children during critical early communication milestones. This position includes dedicated time within The Preschool for Children with Autism at the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, combined with traditional outpatient pediatric speech therapy. Learn more about the Preschool for Children with Autism: https://www.vanderbilthealth.com/information/preschool-children-autism How You’ll Spend Your Time 50% – Preschool Classroom-Based Therapy You will co-treat alongside another experienced Speech-Language Pathologist in The Preschool for Children with Autism, an intensive communication-focused program for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Responsibilities include: Working within a structured classroom setting focused on early communication development Supporting three children’s communication, social interaction, and functional language skills Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes: Speech-Language Pathologists Occupational Therapists Feeding Therapists Behavior Analyst Consultants Specially trained teaching assistants Preschool Schedule: • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday • 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 50% – Outpatient Pediatric Speech Therapy Responsibilities include: Evaluating and treating children with speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders (no more than 8 patients a day) Addressing developmental delays and pediatric communication challenges Developing individualized treatment plans aligned with each child’s needs and family goals Providing caregiver education to support therapy carryover at home Collaborating daily with pediatric providers and audiology professionals Documenting care in EPIC, following Vanderbilt Health standards

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
• Current Tennessee SLP license or eligibility for licensure
• At least one year of pediatric experience in a school, outpatient or rehabilitation setting

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and strategies
• Comfort working with children on the autism spectrum
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team-based environment

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.
• Working within a structured classroom setting focused on early communication development
• Supporting three children’s communication, social interaction, and functional language skills
• Evaluating and treating children with speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders (no more than 8 patients a day)
• Addressing developmental delays and pediatric communication challenges
• Developing individualized treatment plans aligned with each child’s needs and family goals
• Providing caregiver education to support therapy carryover at home
• Collaborating daily with pediatric providers and audiology professionals
• Documenting care in EPIC, following Vanderbilt Health standards

Benefits

• Day One benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and generous PTO.
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees