Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN

VUMC

4 days ago

Clarksville, TennesseePer Diem / PRNPathology

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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, Inpatient Rehab 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

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 United States.

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyDysphagia managementCognitive-communication therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningAcute careInpatient rehabilitationInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationDischarge planningPatient educationAAC devicesDysphagia toolsClinical assessmentEvidence-based practice

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Position Insights

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 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, Interdisciplinary collaboration. 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 inpatients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans, document progress, and facilitate safe discharge planning.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Retirement, Wellness Offerings. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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