Vanderbilt Health
Speech Therapist Pediatric PRN Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbi
Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Overview
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something bigger than themselves, take pride in their work, and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization:
Hearing And Speech Job Summary: Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, auditory (re)habilitation, and swallowing/oral feeding disorders. Educates and counsels patients and families. Provides independent therapeutic services and identifies area(s) of clinical specialization and competency. Supervises graduate students as assigned in clinical specialty area. Participates actively in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities. Collaborates with the clinical practice team to achieve patient outcomes and system objectives. Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN Location:
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt – Nashville, TN Schedule:
PRN | Flexible Weekday & Weekend Shifts Make a Lasting Impact in Pediatric Speech Therapy Join one of the nation's top-ranked children's hospitals—Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt—where innovation meets compassionate care. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the No. 1 spot among Tennessee pediatric hospitals and ranking among the top in the Southeast according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings. We're seeking a PRN Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide hospital-based therapy for children from birth through adolescence. Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat children with speech-language, feeding/swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders Perform Video-Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) Support children with complex medical needs (e.g., dysphagia, tracheostomy, traumatic brain injury) Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and therapists Educate families and caregivers on therapy strategies and progress Document patient outcomes and assist with discharge planning Qualifications
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (from an accredited program) Tennessee SLP License (or eligibility) ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Pediatric feeding/swallowing experience - required Experience in a children's hospital setting - preferred Availability for flexible PRN shifts, including weekdays and weekends Why Vanderbilt?
Work at a nationally ranked pediatric hospital known for excellence and innovation Enjoy flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families Apply Today
If you're a compassionate and experienced pediatric SLP ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Join Vanderbilt's mission to advance health and wellness through world-class pediatric care, education, and research. 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-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals. Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments. Supervises graduate students by providing instruction, guidance and training to ensure provision of competent patient care and completion of appropriate documentation. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities: Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications:
LIC-Speech Pathologist - Tennessee Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience Experience Level :
1 year Education:
Master's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something bigger than themselves, take pride in their work, and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization:
Hearing And Speech Job Summary: Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, auditory (re)habilitation, and swallowing/oral feeding disorders. Educates and counsels patients and families. Provides independent therapeutic services and identifies area(s) of clinical specialization and competency. Supervises graduate students as assigned in clinical specialty area. Participates actively in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities. Collaborates with the clinical practice team to achieve patient outcomes and system objectives. Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN Location:
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt – Nashville, TN Schedule:
PRN | Flexible Weekday & Weekend Shifts Make a Lasting Impact in Pediatric Speech Therapy Join one of the nation's top-ranked children's hospitals—Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt—where innovation meets compassionate care. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the No. 1 spot among Tennessee pediatric hospitals and ranking among the top in the Southeast according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings. We're seeking a PRN Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide hospital-based therapy for children from birth through adolescence. Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat children with speech-language, feeding/swallowing, and cognitive-communication disorders Perform Video-Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) Support children with complex medical needs (e.g., dysphagia, tracheostomy, traumatic brain injury) Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and therapists Educate families and caregivers on therapy strategies and progress Document patient outcomes and assist with discharge planning Qualifications
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (from an accredited program) Tennessee SLP License (or eligibility) ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Pediatric feeding/swallowing experience - required Experience in a children's hospital setting - preferred Availability for flexible PRN shifts, including weekdays and weekends Why Vanderbilt?
Work at a nationally ranked pediatric hospital known for excellence and innovation Enjoy flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families Apply Today
If you're a compassionate and experienced pediatric SLP ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Join Vanderbilt's mission to advance health and wellness through world-class pediatric care, education, and research. 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-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals. Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments. Supervises graduate students by providing instruction, guidance and training to ensure provision of competent patient care and completion of appropriate documentation. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities: Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications:
LIC-Speech Pathologist - Tennessee Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience Experience Level :
1 year Education:
Master's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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