Pediatric Speech Therapist - PRN

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TennesseePer Diem / PRNPediatrics
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Erlanger Health System as a Speech Therapist – Pediatric PRN in United States. Job Summary: Will provide direct and indirect patient care as a speech language pathologist throughout the Erlanger Health System. Will ensure appropriate staffing patterns at all locations served by Children�s Therapy Services in order to met productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • for assessment and treatment of infants and children between birth and 21 years of age.
  • Must be able maximize utilization of all resources to best serve patients, families and the medical community.
  • The employee must be able to participate in team meetings and discharge planning.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Erlanger Health System as a Speech Therapist – Pediatric PRN.

Key Skills

Speech Language PathologyPediatric Swallow StudiesAcute CareOutpatient CareJCAHO ComplianceBudget ManagementBilling And ReimbursementPatient CareProgram DevelopmentChart AuditsQuality ImprovementBLS CertificationTeam CollaborationDischarge PlanningClinical Assessment

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and possess at least 5 years of experience with the pediatric population, including swallow studies. A Tennessee state license and BLS certification are required for this position.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Therapist - PRN at Erlanger Health System a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Erlanger Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatric Swallow Studies, Acute Care, Outpatient Care, JCAHO Compliance, Budget Management, Billing And Reimbursement, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The therapist will provide direct and indirect patient care for pediatric patients while acting as a liaison between medical staff, contract services, and the director. They are responsible for maintaining compliance, conducting chart audits, and managing clinical responsibilities for assessment and...

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About Erlanger Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Chattanooga, TN
5-10
3.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

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