Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

VUMC

1 day ago

Clarksville, TennesseePer Diem / PRNPathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Speech-Language Pathologist – PRN, Inpatient in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat adult inpatients according to physician orders and established plan of care.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy colleagues, and care management teams.

Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge recommendations per hospital standards.

Support safe discharge planning and transitions of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in the applicable therapy discipline.

Current Tennessee licensure or eligibility.

Prior acute care or hospital

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Benefits & Compensation

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Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Speech-Language Pathologist – PRN, Inpatient.

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyDysphagia managementCognitive-communication therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningAcute careInpatient rehabilitationDischarge planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationDocumentationAAC devicesDysphagia toolsClinical assessmentEvidence-based practice

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN at VUMC a 3.5 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 Clarksville, 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-language pathology, Dysphagia management, Cognitive-communication therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Acute care, Inpatient rehabilitation, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating and treating adult inpatients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, document progress, and facilitate safe discharge planning.

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