Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) - Acute Care Dysphagia
Vanderbilt University & Medical CenterTullahoma, TN · full time · Senior
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What this role is
This role involves evaluating and treating adult patients with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive, and voice disorders in an acute hospital setting, with emphasis on advanced dysphagia diagnostics. It suits experienced SLPs seeking to work with medically complex patients in a collaborative, research-focused health system.
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What they ask for
Required
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- Tennessee Speech-Language Pathology license or eligibility
- Completion of Clinical Fellowship
- Minimum 5 years of Speech-Language Pathology experience
- Strong dysphagia evaluation and treatment experience
Nice to have
- Adult acute care hospital experience
- Experience managing medically complex and high-acuity adult patients independently
- Experience working in ICU and acute medical/surgical settings
- Experience performing MBSS/VFSS and FEES
- Interest in supporting future outpatient rehabilitation services
- Confidence serving as a clinical resource within interdisciplinary teams