Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Acute Care at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN

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Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: Hearing And Speech Job Summary: 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 identify 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 clinical practice team to achieve patient outcomes and system objectives. . Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Acute Care Location : Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN Department : Pediatric Rehabilitation Services Schedule : Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Weekend Rotation: 3-4 Half Days per Quarter Are you passionate about helping children safely feed, swallow, communicate, and thrive? Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Pediatric Rehabilitation Services team. In this acute care role, you'll provide specialized evaluation and treatment for infants, children, and adolescents with feeding disorders, swallowing impairments, communication challenges, and complex medical conditions. Working across the NICU, PICU, inpatient units, and specialty services, you'll collaborate with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team to support exceptional outcomes for children and families. This position is ideal for an SLP who enjoys pediatric acute care, feeding and swallowing disorders, dysphagia management, Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS), and caring for medically complex patients in a nationally recognized children's hospital. What You'll Do Evaluate and treat pediatric feeding, swallowing, dysphagia, speech, language, and communication disorders in an acute care setting. Provide care for medically complex infants, children, and adolescents, including patients with tracheostomies, neurological conditions, traumatic brain injuries, and developmental disabilities. Perform Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) to support safe feeding and swallowing recommendations. Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional outcomes and family-centered care. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Educate families and caregivers regarding feeding strategies, swallowing safety, communication development, and discharge recommendations. Document evaluations, treatment plans, and patient progress in the electronic medical record. Support continuity of care through discharge planning and interdisciplinary coordination. Why Vanderbilt Health? Practice at one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals. Treat a diverse and medically complex pediatric population across the continuum of acute care. Gain advanced experience in pediatric feeding and swallowing, dysphagia management, VFSS, NICU, and PICU services. Work alongside nationally recognized experts in pediatric rehabilitation and acute care. Access continuing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Join