Speech Language Pathologist
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Position Overview
The facility's Pediatric Rehabilitation Services department seeks a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide inpatient therapy for children from birth through adolescence. You'll work 7:00 AM–7:00 PM with rotating on-call weekend coverage.
Clinical Scope
You will conduct speech-language evaluations and deliver therapy to pediatric patients with complex medical needs, including dysphagia, tracheostomy, and traumatic brain injury. You'll perform feeding and swallowing assessments, including video-fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS). Collaboration with physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and nurses is essential to comprehensive patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat speech-language and feeding/swallowing disorders
- Conduct VFSS and other swallow assessments
- Document patient progress and outcomes in the medical record
- Educate families and caregivers on therapy plans and progress
- Participate in discharge planning
Requirements
- 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 and swallowing experience required
- Children's hospital experience required
Contract Details
13-week assignment | Full-time | Guaranteed hours