Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Outpatient PRN

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Speech Pathology - Peds 4

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.

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to support our pediatric outpatient clinic and preschool programs. This role provides flexible coverage for children with a variety of communication and developmental needs while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

If you are passionate about helping children develop communication skills and achieve meaningful outcomes, we invite you to join one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare organizations.

About the Role

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As a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist, you will:

Provide speech-language evaluations and treatment services for infants, children, and adolescents.
Support both the pediatric outpatient clinic and preschool programs as staffing needs arise.
Work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental disorders, speech and language delays, hearing loss, fluency disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs.
Develop individualized treatment plans designed to improve communication, language development, social participation, and functional outcomes.
Collaborate with families, educators, physicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Provide caregiver education and home program recommendations to support progress beyond the clinic setting.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic according to organizational and regulatory standards.

Requirements

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Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Speech Pathologist - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education:

Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

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.

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Current Tennessee Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
Minimum one year of pediatric Speech-Language Pathology experience.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Nice to Have

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Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, AAC systems, hearing loss, developmental disorders, speech/language disorders, and fluency disorders.
Pediatric outpatient and/or preschool experience.

Join a nationally recognized children's hospital and leading academic medical center.
Work alongside experienced pediatric rehabilitation specialists.
Impact the lives of children and families through evidence-based care.
Access professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Thrive in a collaborative, patient-focused culture committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

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Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.