Job Summary
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP PEDS) – Nashville, TN. This inpatient position involves providing specialized speech and feeding therapy for pediatric patients from birth through adolescence at a children’s hospital. The role includes conducting evaluations, supporting children with complex medical needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
Job Details
- Position: Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP PEDS) at a pediatric hospital setting.
- Schedule: Full-time, Day shift with 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (from an accredited program); Tennessee Speech-Language Pathologist License (or eligibility); ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP); Pediatric feeding and swallowing therapy experience; 2 years of experience; Pediatric hospital setting experience preferred.
- Responsibilities include providing speech-language evaluations and therapy for pediatric patients, supporting children with complex medical conditions such as dysphagia, tracheostomy, or traumatic brain injury, and conducting feedings and swallow assessments including video-fluoroscopic swallow studies.
- Documenting patient progress and outcomes using electronic medical records systems.
- Assisting with discharge planning and educating families and caregivers on therapy plans and progress.
- Additional information: The role focuses on inpatient pediatric rehabilitation and requires supporting children with complex needs, including feeding and swallowing assessments.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate current licensure, certification, and relevant pediatric therapy experience.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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
