Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Adult Acute Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

79d•Onsite

About The Position

The speech-language pathologist provides evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognitive, swallowing disorders and/or other voice disorders. Responsible for inpatient, outpatient and any contract services as assigned. They are expected to assist in general program development and to be actively involved in continuing education. In addition, they are responsible for knowing and adhering to hospital and departmental policies and procedures and the standards outlined in the Code of Ethics of ASHA and adhere to federal, state and local regulations. Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) to join our Adult Acute Care team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with medically complex adult patients while practicing advanced swallowing diagnostics and intervention in a collaborative hospital environment. We're looking for an SLP with strong dysphagia expertise who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, contributing to interdisciplinary practice, and helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required
Tennessee Speech-Language Pathology license or eligibility
Completion of Clinical Fellowship (CF)
Minimum of 5 years of Speech-Language Pathology experience
Strong experience in dysphagia evaluation and treatment

Nice To Haves

Adult acute care hospital experience
Experience managing medically complex and high-acuity adult patients independently
Experience working in ICU and acute medical/surgical settings
Experience performing MBSS/VFSS and FEES
Interest in supporting future outpatient rehabilitation services
Confidence serving as a clinical resource within an interdisciplinary team

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat adults with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive-communication, and voice disorders
Provide comprehensive dysphagia assessment and treatment
Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS/VFSS)
Perform Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Develop individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practice
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals
Document patient care in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards
Educate patients and caregivers regarding swallowing safety and communication needs
Mentor graduate students and Clinical Fellows within a teaching hospital environment
Support the continued growth of speech-language pathology services, including future outpatient opportunities
Provides direct patient care within scope of practice.
Evaluates, screens and treats human communication behaviors and disorders as well as swallowing and or other voice disorders.
Initiates treatment plans, treatment, administration, instruction and consulting services.
Apply principles, methods, and procedures for the prevention, identification, evaluation, treatment, consultation, habilitation, rehabilitation, instruction and research relative to the development and disorders of human communication, including but not limited to disorders related to speech, phonology, articulation, fluency, voice, accent, verbal and written language and related non-verbal forms of language, cognitive, communication, auditory and visual processing, comprehension, interactive communication, mastication, dysphagia, and other oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal sensorimotor competencies.
The SLP may select and fit prosthetic and or electrical devices for speech and swallowing.
Managerial and/or supervisory responsibilities related to the organization unit
Participation in Performance Improvement ( PI ) activities.
Marketing services as appropriate.
Participate in career fairs, job expos, local or regional health fairs or community discussions/ panels as requested.
Attends case conference meetings as needed.
Participate in student programs when requested.
Adheres to HRMC policies and procedures.
Demonstrates professionalism within work-related activities.
Adheres to and respects patient confidentiality.