Speech-Language Pathologist - Pediatric - PRN

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Hearing And Speech

Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, auditory (re) habilitation, and swallowing/oral feeding disorders. Educates and counsels patients and families. Provides independent therapeutic services and identify area(s) of clinical specialization and competency. Supervises graduate students as assigned in clinical specialty area. Participates actively in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities. Collaborates with clinical practice team to achieve patient outcomes and system objectives.

Location:

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt - Nashville, TN

Schedule:

PRN / Flexible Shifts (Weekdays & Weekends Available)
Department:
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) looking for flexible hours in a nationally ranked children’s hospital? Vanderbilt Health is seeking a PRN Pediatric SLP to support our outpatient and inpatient pediatric rehab services.

This is a great opportunity for clinicians who specialize in feeding and swallowing therapy, speech-language development, and video-fluoroscopic swallow studies.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the  U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

We're seeking a PRN Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide hospital-based therapy for children from birth through adolescence.

• Provide speech-language evaluations and therapy for pediatric patients.
• Support children with complex medical needs (e.g., dysphagia, tracheostomy, traumatic brain injury).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including PTs, OTs, physicians, and nurses.
• Conduct feeding/swallowing assessments and video-fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS).
• Document patient progress and outcomes using EMR systems.
• Assist with discharge planning.
• Educate families and caregivers on therapy plans and progress.

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (from an accredited program).
• Tennessee SLP License (or eligibility).
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• Pediatric feeding/swallowing experience - required.
• Experience in a children’s hospital setting - preferred
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• Availability for flexible PRN shifts, including weekdays and weekends.

• Work at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital, ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
• Flexible PRN scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
• Collaborative, supportive rehab team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Located in the heart of Nashville, TN, our pediatric rehab clinic is easily accessible and part of a vibrant medical campus.

Join a team that’s making a difference in children’s lives every day!

Apply now to become a part of Vanderbilt's mission to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.

• Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient’s care and management to determine a rehabilitation…