Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Voice & Laryngology

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.Organization:OtolaryngologyJob Summary:The ideal Voice Speech Pathology candidate would be an individual with strong interpersonal skills and an interest in participating in ongoing clinical research with experience and depth in diagnostic and rehabilitative voice care.We are pursuing candidates with experience, competence, and confidence in the following areas:Voice evaluation and intervention (singing and speaking voice)Rigid and flexible endoscopy in adult and pediatric populationsPre- and post-operative laryngectomy care and managementAcoustic and aerodynamic voice analysisComprehensive voice rehabilitation techniquesPediatric voice evaluation and treatmentGender affirming voice care.Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Voice & LaryngologyOrganization: Vanderbilt HealthLocation: Nashville, TNPosition OverviewThe Vanderbilt Voice Center, part of Vanderbilt Health, is expanding and seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our high‑volume, multidisciplinary voice and laryngology team.This is a dedicated voice-focused clinical role, not a generalist SLP position. The selected clinician will practice at the top of scope in diagnostic and rehabilitative voice care within a nationally and internationally recognized academic voice program.While the Voice Center is recognized for caring for elite professional voice users, this role is grounded primarily in adult medical voice and airway disorders.About the Vanderbilt Voice CenterThe Vanderbilt Voice Center was founded by Dr. Robert Ossoff and was the first academic voice center of its kind. Today, it remains the largest voice center in the world and serves as a national and international referral destination for complex voice disorders.The Center has cared for professional voice users across many industries, including performing artists, broadcast and media professionals, educators, attorneys, clergy, and others whose voices are central to their work. While these opportunities exist, they develop over time and with experience; the majority of care focuses on medically complex adult voice and airway conditions.The Vanderbilt Voice Center is a nationally recognized multidisciplinary outpatient program within the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at Vanderbilt Health’s main hospital campus.The team includes:Five laryngologistsTwo laryngology fellowsEight full-time voice-specialty Speech-Language PathologistsThis position is fully integrated across:The Vanderbilt Voice CenterHead & Neck OncologyCraniofacial and airway teamsCare delivery is embedded, collaborative, and built on real-time interdisciplinary evaluation and shared clinical decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive evaluation and rehabilitation for primarily adult voice and airway disordersPerform and interpret rigid and flexible laryngeal endoscopyCollaborate directly with laryngologists within a co-evaluation and co-management modelParticipate in specialty care pathways, including: Laryngeal dystonia (spasmodic dysphonia) and vocal tremor. Upper airway disorders (EILO/ILO) and chronic cough.Provide care for head and neck oncology patients, including laryngectomy rehabilitationDeliver hands-on care, including suctioning and other aspects of airway managementContribute to the education of students, residents, and fellowsEngage in program development and quality improvement initiativesPreferred Clinical Interests & Developing ExpertiseAdult voice and laryngology-focused practiceRigid and flexible endoscopic evaluationLaryngectomy and laryngeal voice rehabilitationChronic cough, breathing-related voice disorders, and airway conditionsAcoustic and aerodynamic voice analysisIdeal CandidateThrives in a collaborative, team-based academic environmentBrings flexibility and a willingness to support team and patient needsIs comfortable with hands-on clinical careSeeks meaningful mentorship and long-term professional growthValues shared responsibility—this is a highly interdependent teamWhy Vanderbilt HealthVanderbilt Health is consistently recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Speech-Language Pathologists within the Vanderbilt Voice Center are valued clinical partners and integral members of the care team.Team members cite:Strong mentorship and professional respectClinical complexity and depthTrue interdisciplinary collaborationAdditional highlights:A true voice-specialty SLP roleFully integrated laryngology–SLP care modelHigh-acuity, nationally referred adult caseloadVanderbilt Health benefits available on Day OneLocation in Nashville, TNKEY RESPONSIBILITIESAnalyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine treatment and diagnosis collaboratively with our physician colleagues.Collaborates with stakeholders in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the rehabilitation continuum.Applies appropriate, evidence-based interventions to ensure effective outcomes and re-evaluates performance to assess patient's progress towards goals.Employs strategies to promote successful return to home, community, and school/vocational environments.Supervises graduate students by providing instruction, guidance/counsel and training to ensure provision of competent patient care and completion of appropriate documentation.The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.Core Accountabilities:Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.Core Capabilities :Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.Position Qualifications:Responsibilities:Certifications:LIC-Speech Pathologist - TennesseeWork Experience:Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level :1 yearEducation:Master'sThis role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. 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