Travel Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - $2,220 per week

About the role

The organization is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in Pediatrics at a healthcare facility in Nashville, TN. This inpatient role involves providing hospital-based speech-language evaluations and therapy for children from birth through adolescence, with a focus on feeding and swallowing therapy, speech-language development, and conducting video-fluoroscopic swallow studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language evaluations and therapy for pediatric patients
• Support children with complex medical needs such as dysphagia, tracheostomy, and traumatic brain injury
• Conduct feeding and swallowing assessments, including video-fluoroscopic swallow studies
• Document patient progress and outcomes using electronic medical record systems
• Assist with discharge planning
• Educate families and caregivers on therapy plans and progress
• Support a multidisciplinary team including physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and nurses

Requirements

• Masters 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
• Experience in a children's hospital setting required
• 2 years of experience recommended

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Schedule

Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week