Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

VUMC

2 days ago

Nashville, TennesseePer Diem / PRNPathology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Speech-Language Pathologist – PRN Acute Care (Vanderbilt) in Nashville, TN.

Key Responsibilities

based treatment for adults with: Swallowing disorders Speech and language disorders Cognitive

Requirements

Language Pathology (Speech Therapy) from an accredited program Completion of Clinical Fellowship (CF) Current Tennessee (TN) licensure as a Speech

Language Pathologist or eligibility to obtain licensure Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech

Language Pathology (CCC

Driven: Make a difference in the lives of patients and families across Nashville and Middle Tennessee Apply Today If you are a dedicated Speech

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Key Skills

Swallowing Disorder TreatmentCognitive-Communication TherapySpeech and Language EvaluationVoice Disorder TreatmentPatient EducationDischarge PlanningClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationEvidence-Based InterventionGraduate Student Supervision

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN at VUMC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

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

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

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.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Swallowing Disorder Treatment, Cognitive-Communication Therapy, Speech and Language Evaluation, Voice Disorder Treatment, Patient Education, Discharge Planning, Clinical Documentation, Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: Evaluates and treats adult patients with speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders in an acute care hospital setting. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-based treatment plans and supervises graduate students.

Benefits package: Health insurance (for eligible employees), Disability insurance, Retirement plan, Wellness offerings, Professional development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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