Speech Language Pathologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: McMinnville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park

Department: Speech Language

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift

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

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• This role serves a large population of outpatient pediatric patients alongside adults.
• Restore critical communication and swallowing functions by designing and executing evidence-based therapy interventions tailored to each patient's unique clinical condition.
• Empower patients and their families through dedicated education and counseling, ensuring they understand the treatment journey and are equipped to support recovery at home.
• Document patient progress and care journeys with precision, utilizing clinical data to continuously improve treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
• Facilitate seamless transitions by managing discharge planning and connecting patients with essential support programs to ensure long-term success beyond the clinical setting.

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• We are open to those needing their Clinical Fellowship year. We are happy to provide that experience for you.

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Responsibilities

• This role serves a large population of outpatient pediatric patients alongside adults.
• Restore critical communication and swallowing functions by designing and executing evidence-based therapy interventions tailored to each patient's unique clinical condition.
• Empower patients and their families through dedicated education and counseling, ensuring they understand the treatment journey and are equipped to support recovery at home.
• Document patient progress and care journeys with precision, utilizing clinical data to continuously improve treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.
• Facilitate seamless transitions by managing discharge planning and connecting patients with essential support programs to ensure long-term success beyond the clinical setting.

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.