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This is a one-year clinical fellow training position in the area of outpatient medical speech pathology..
Vanderbilt University Medical Center – Nashville, TN
Start Date: Summer 2026
The Outpatient Pediatric Medical Speech Pathology team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is offering a Clinical Fellowship opportunity for emerging speech-language pathologists seeking immersive experience in pediatric medical care. Our clinical enterprise sees approximately 85,000 patient visits annually and includes both our Medical Center East and One Hundred Oaks locations.
As part of your Clinical Fellowship, you will:
Follow a competency-based model with rotations across multiple specialty areas in Pediatric Medical Speech Pathology.
Receive 1:1 supervision and training in:
Feeding and swallowing evaluations and therapy for a variety of pediatric diagnoses
Speech-language and cognitive evaluations and therapy for children receiving multidisciplinary care
Participate in observational learning opportunities, including:
Multidisciplinary clinics
Infant feeding and swallowing evaluations
Pediatric VFSS procedures
Engage in evidence-based problem solving as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in all clinical interactions.
Document patient care thoroughly and develop individualized treatment plans.
Build foundational knowledge in insurance, billing, and coding procedures.
Use reflective learning and self-assessment to support clinical growth.
Participate in Journal Club with the Outpatient Feeding Team.
Full-time, salaried, term position. A term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.
Includes full-time benefits
Nashville offers a vibrant and welcoming community with exceptional dining, arts, culture, and outdoor spaces, all located near the Vanderbilt campus.
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:
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