Speech Language Pathologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN


Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West


Department: Rehab Services Inpatient


Schedule: PRN | Day Shift

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Perform evidence-based interventions and evaluations tailored to each patient's unique clinical condition.
• Educate and counsel families on treatment plans, empowering them to support the recovery journey.
• Maintain precise clinical records and actively participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead the discharge process, ensuring patients have a clear, supported path following their therapy.
• Connect patients and caregivers with vital support programs to ensure long-term success and wellness.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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Responsibilities

• Perform evidence-based interventions and evaluations tailored to each patient's unique clinical condition.
• Educate and counsel families on treatment plans, empowering them to support the recovery journey.
• Maintain precise clinical records and actively participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead the discharge process, ensuring patients have a clear, supported path following their therapy.
• Connect patients and caregivers with vital support programs to ensure long-term success and wellness.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Speech language pathologist provisional license will be accepted until license is issued. License must be obtained within 12 months of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.