Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN, Acute Care

VUMC

2 months ago

Tullahoma, TennesseePer Diem / PRNPathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN, Acute Care in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.

Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.

Applies appropriate, evidence

based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re

Requirements

Language Pathologist license or eligibility to obtain. Graduate of an accredited Speech

Language Pathology program. Preferred Qualifications Experience in acute care or hospital

Benefits & Compensation

centered care. Join Us Whether you are an experienced clinician or a new graduate seeking PRN experience in a supportive environment, Vanderbilt Tullahoma

Harton Hospital offers an opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact on patients and families in our community. We invite you to apply and become part of our mission

driven rehabilitation team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN, Acute Care.

Key Skills

Speech EvaluationLanguage EvaluationVoice Disorders TreatmentCognition TreatmentFluency TreatmentAuditory RehabilitationSwallowing Disorders TreatmentOral Feeding Disorders TreatmentPatient EducationFamily CounselingQuality ImprovementInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentationGraduate Student SupervisionAcute Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN, Acute Care at VUMC a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at VUMC is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Evaluation, Language Evaluation, Voice Disorders Treatment, Cognition Treatment, Fluency Treatment, Auditory Rehabilitation, Swallowing Disorders Treatment, Oral Feeding Disorders Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with various speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, auditory rehabilitation, and swallowing/oral feeding disorders in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, providing independent therapeutic services...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Benefits Start Day One, Professional Development Support, Continuing Education Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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