Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Adult Acute Care

VUMC

3 days ago

Nashville, TennesseeFull TimePathology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Speech Language Pathologist – Adult Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma in United States.

Key Responsibilities

manage high-acuity, medically complex adult patients independently Experience working in ICU and acute medi.

manage resources for a department/area.

Requirements

Language Pathology from an accredited program ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC

recognized hospital with a culture of excellence Access to advanced diagnostic tools and cutting

edge technology Opportunities for continuing education, research, and career growth Competitive salary + comprehensive

Benefits & Compensation

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

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Speech Language Pathologist – Adult Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma.

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyAcute careSwallowing disordersCognitive-communication disordersVoice disordersModified barium swallow studiesFlexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowingPatient assessmentTreatment planningDischarge planningInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationStudent supervisionQuality improvementEvidence-based practice

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Adult Acute Care position at VUMC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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 Nashville, 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, Acute care, Swallowing disorders, Cognitive-communication disorders, Voice disorders, Modified barium swallow studies, Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, Patient assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats adult patients with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive, and voice disorders in an acute care setting. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, perform diagnostic swallow studies, and supervise graduate students.

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits Package, Continuing Education Opportunities, Research Opportunities, Career Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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