Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning Day 1
• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Continuing education support
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth across the Vanderbilt Health system