Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) - Acute Care PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Tullahoma, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) for 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 assessment and treatment. The clinician develops individualized treatment plans, provides independent therapeutic services within their clinical competency, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient outcomes.

The position includes comprehensive dysphagia assessment and treatment, Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS/VFSS), and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) when competency is established. The Speech-Language Pathologist educates and counsels patients and caregivers, documents care according to hospital and regulatory standards, and may supervise graduate students. The role also involves coordinating care across the rehabilitation continuum, contributing to quality improvement, and supporting discharge planning and transitions.

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 one year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to practice independently in a fast-paced hospital environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult patients with swallowing, speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Analyze formal and informal assessment information to determine rehabilitation treatment diagnoses and guide patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive dysphagia assessments and interventions, including 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 to establish and coordinate plans of care.
• Apply evidence-based interventions and re-evaluate patient progress toward goals.
• Educate and counsel patients and caregivers about swallowing safety, communication strategies, assessment findings, and treatment plans.
• Document patient care in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate care delivery and anticipate patient needs across the rehabilitation continuum, including discharge planning and recommendations for continued services or referrals.
• Supervise and provide instruction, guidance, counseling, and training to graduate students as assigned.
• Participate in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities.
• Support patients' successful return to home, community, and school or vocational environments.

Benefits

• The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
• Flexible PRN scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level