Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Nashville, TN
Thrive Staffing
4x10 hrs, Flexible
$2,479/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftFlexible
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care655 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- State license license in Tennessee
- Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist or Speech Language Pathologist (2 years)
Description
Position Overview
Join a dedicated Pediatric Therapy Team as a full-time Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in a children’s hospital setting, focusing on inpatient pediatric rehabilitation services. This role provides an exciting opportunity for clinicians specialized in feeding and swallowing therapy and speech-language development.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct speech-language evaluations and provide therapy for pediatric patients.
- Support children with complex medical needs, including dysphagia, tracheostomy, and traumatic brain injury.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and nurses.
- Perform feeding and swallowing assessments, including video-fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS).
- Document patient progress and outcomes using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Assist in discharge planning for patients.
- Educate families and caregivers about therapy plans and patient progress.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Tennessee SLP License or eligibility for licensure.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
- Experience in pediatric feeding and swallowing therapy is required.
- Previous experience in a children’s hospital setting is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Schedule
This position is full-time with a rotating schedule that includes weekends.
Location
Nashville, TN
Facility
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
4 nurses recommend working with TriStar Centennial Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 655 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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