Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

3d•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: VCH Physical Therapy Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY The speech-language pathologist is responsible for the evaluation of patients; development, coordination, and implementation of the treatment plan; maintenance of informative, accurate, and timely documentation; participation in team meetings; training of others as indicated; and participation in continuing education. . Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRNs at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital provide inpatient rehabilitation services within an acute care hospital setting and inpatient rehab unit. The role supports adult patients across multiple units, contributing to interdisciplinary care focused on recovery, safety, and discharge planning. Unit & Patient Population Overview Speech-Language Pathologists at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital provide inpatient services to adult patients on Inpatient Rehab, Emergency Department, Medical–Surgical units, Progressive Care/Step-Down, and the Intensive Care Unit. The SLP supports patients with dysphagia, cognitive-communication deficits, and speech or language impairments, including post-extubation, neurologic, respiratory, and post-surgical cases. This role works closely with physicians, nursing, dietary services, and rehabilitation colleagues to ensure safe nutrition, effective communication, and appropriate discharge recommendations. Apply Today Join Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and be part of a collaborative, patient-focused care team. Vanderbilt Health. Personalized care. Close to home. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. 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We employ more than 28,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research, and graduate medical education as well as critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fund-raising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many more. Our growing health system has more than 1,700 licensed hospital beds at: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital It’s also home to hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region. 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Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in the applicable therapy discipline.
Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility.
Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year
Education: Master's

Nice To Haves

Prior acute care or hospital-based experience preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat adult inpatients according to physician orders and established plan of care.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy colleagues, and care management teams.
Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations per hospital standards.
Support safe discharge planning and transitions of care.
Diagnosing, treating, and preventing speech, language, and swallowing disorders
Performing screenings to detect voice, fluency, or speech disorders
Educating patients and family members about speech/swallow disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events
Keeping detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress
Reporting progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members or medical professionals
Selecting appropriate technology and material for the patients (AAC devices, dysphagia tools)