Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) - Acute Care PRN
About The Position
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to support its Adult Acute Care Rehabilitation team. The role evaluates and treats adult patients with swallowing, speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders, with a focus on medically complex patients and evidence-based care. The clinician provides comprehensive dysphagia assessment and treatment, including Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS/VFSS) and, when competency is established, Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). The position develops individualized treatment plans, collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, educates patients and caregivers, and documents care according to hospital and regulatory standards. The Speech-Language Pathologist also analyzes formal and informal assessment information, determines rehabilitation treatment diagnoses, coordinates care across the rehabilitation continuum, applies appropriate interventions, and re-evaluates patient progress. The role may supervise graduate students and participate in quality improvement activities. Tennessee Speech-Language Pathology licensure is required or must be obtained before employment. The position is PRN (as needed), with flexible PRN scheduling.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
- Tennessee Speech-Language Pathology license, or ability to obtain licensure before employment.
- Experience evaluating and treating adult dysphagia.
- Experience performing Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS/VFSS).
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience is listed in the position qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care hospital experience.
- FEES experience or competency.
- Experience working with medically complex adult patients.
- ICU, critical care, or medical/surgical experience.
- Ability to practice independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat adult patients with swallowing, speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Perform comprehensive dysphagia assessments and interventions.
- Conduct Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS/VFSS).
- Perform Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) when competency is established.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients and caregivers about swallowing safety and communication strategies.
- Document patient care according to hospital and regulatory standards.
- Analyze formal and informal assessment information to determine rehabilitation treatment diagnoses.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to establish plans of care, coordinate care delivery, and anticipate patient needs across the rehabilitation continuum.
- Apply evidence-based interventions and re-evaluate patient performance and progress toward goals.
- Employ strategies to support successful return to home, community, and school or vocational environments.
- Supervise and guide graduate students as assigned, including instruction, counseling, and training.
- Participate in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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