https://careers.srcd.org Latest SRCD Career Center Jobs Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:44:26 Z https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234535/lifeflight-emergency-communication-specialist-5-000-sign-on-bonus-variable-shifts https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22234535/lifeflight-emergency-communication-specialist-5-000-sign-on-bonus-variable-shifts Nashville, Tennessee, 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: LifeFlight OEC Job Summary: Operating in conjunction with other team members, performs a diverse range of specialized functions in support of air medical operations, internal emergency medical response, medical coverage for events of varying size, and regional EMS resources and other healthcare partners throughout the Mid-Cumberland Region of Tennessee. Department Summary LifeFlight's Communications Center is made up of a team of licensed EMTs and Paramedics that serve as a Regional Medical Communications Center (RMCC) for Middle Tennessee, as well as communications for the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Neonatal and Pediatric ground ambulances, Vanderbilt LifeFlight's ground EMS and Event Medicine ambulances. This team dispatches any stat emergency calls throughout the medical center campus, monitor weather conditions, and track more than 10,000 take off and landings at the Vanderbilt helipads. All aircraft dispatching is done by Air Methods AirCom. All FAA Part 135 aviation services provided by Metro Aviation, Inc., which maintains exclusive operational control over all aircraft. AirCom All aircraft dispatching for Vanderbilt LifeFlight is done by Air Methods Communications (AirCom), the only center of its size and scope in the nation. AirCom provides seamless communications between air medical crews, hospitals and emergency personnel. Established in 1996 and based in Omaha, NE., AirCom specialists field calls, provide flight coordination, flight following, and logistical support for more air medical aircraft across the nation. All Communication Specialist receive additional training for all programs within their assigned region so they can provide additional support to the region when necessary. FlightCom FlightCom provides seamless communication between air medical crews, hospitals and emergency personnel. FlightCom specialists field calls, provide flight coordination, flight following and logistical support. All communication specialists receive specialized training. TCC - Transport Communication Center Performs flight coordination. Performs ground, event communications coordination. Provides information and emergency notification to customers. Works with advanced communications systems. Practices continuous professional development and excellent customer service. Practices proactive operational support of the department. Shift: Variable 12 hour shifts Sign-on Bonus: $5,000 Sign on Bonus Requirements: The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Track inbound and outbound aircraft at VUMC helipads. Maintain real-time awareness of helicopter air ambulances operating in the Nashville area. Coordinate aircraft movements to optimize helipad usage and patient delivery. Communicate directly with pilots and flight crews regarding helipad status and traffic. Relay air safety advisories, including wind conditions, weather updates, and nearby aircraft activity. Facilitate communications between ambulances and hospitals within Tennessee EMS Region 5. Facilitate real-time medical consultation via radio or telephone between prehospital providers and physicians. Assist with the coordination of EMS resources and responses during Mass Casualty Incidents or Disasters. Facilitate interoperable communications. Maintain effective communication and coordination with hospitals, EMS agencies, and emergency services. Understands the operations and applications of all communication equipment. Communicate information and emergency notifications to customers in an efficient, concise and courteous manner. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Listening (Intermediate): Actively engages in all forms of communication, showing genuine interest. Consistently applies the listening process: hear, understand, interpret, and respond. Recognizes and responds to non-verbal cues including emotions, body language, tone, and behavior. Ensure speakers feel heard and understood. Skillfully paraphrases for clarity and support. Use open-ended questions to deepen understanding. Prioritizes focused attention, rescheduling if unable to be fully present. Decision Making (Novice): Makes multiple decisions impacting areas of direct responsibility. Takes full ownership of problems and outcomes. Decides effectively in fast-paced or changing environments. Consider a broad range of alternatives, including those beyond the immediate scope. Change Management (Novice): Applies a structured approach to adapt to workplace changes and develop coping strategies. Offers sound recommendations and supports testing and quality assurance of solutions. Emergency Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate emergency management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. 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: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Emergency Medical Dispatcher - Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), LIC-Emergency Medical Technicians Basic - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: High School Diploma or GED Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22231216/dietitian-prn-remote https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22231216/dietitian-prn-remote Nashville, Tennessee, 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: General Pediatrics Job Summary: We are seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD Required) to join our team and support the DOSE Study, a multi-site, five-year clinical trial designed to identify optimal intervention strategies for effective weight loss in children with obesity. This research-based, fully remote position requires approximately 15 hours per week and involves no inpatient clinical responsibilities. The nutritionist will work closely with participating families, through virtual telehealth sessions, to deliver personalized nutrition counseling using a motivational interviewing-based approach focused on seven key health behavior targets: fruits and vegetables, snacks, sugar-sweetened beverages, physical activity, healthy sleep, healthy media use, and engaged parenting. Sessions will follow a structured guide that includes assessing weight changes and progress toward goals, delivering evidence-based nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy for obesity, and identifying barriers to healthy behavior change. In addition to counseling, the nutritionist will adhere to study protocols, monitor intervention fidelity, and collaborate with the research team to ensure successful implementation of all study phases. Approximately five hours per week will be dedicated to administrative tasks and attending relevant meetings. The ideal candidate will hold a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential, with Tennessee licensure preferred (or willingness to obtain if hired). Previous experience applying motivational interviewing techniques to counsel families, particularly those with high social needs or from rural backgrounds, is essential, and research experience is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment are critical. Scheduling flexibility is required, as the position includes two evening counseling sessions per week (approximately five hours each) and the possibility of one Saturday morning session per month. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families across middle Tennessee, as the study will enroll 450 children between the ages of 5 and 17 and their parents or caregivers. The intervention will be delivered via telehealth and supported by an online, on-demand platform. REQUIRED: * Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) * TN-state issued Registered Dietitian Nutrition credential; this credential is not required to be hired but must be willing to obtain if hired. In this PRN role, your work will be 100% remote and as mentioned previously, you will have 1-2 sessions weekly, predominantly occurring during weekday evening hours with the possibility of 1 Saturday monthly. The department will extend flexibility with scheduling. Compensation for this role will be $40/hr. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Department of Pediatrics at VUMC is one of the largest departments within the medical center and we are proud to be home to some 460 primary faculty, 270 community-based volunteer faculty, 82 clinical fellows, 127 residents, and over 300 administrative and research staff. The Department is rooted in a rich history of commitment to excellence in research, education, and patient care. Our faculty, clinicians, fellows, and trainees represent the very best of academic medicine - extraordinary people doing incredible things to advance the care for children in Middle Tennessee, across the nation, and throughout the world. The result is a Department which reaches far beyond the walls of our hospital to provide high-quality patient care, to train the next generation of leaders in pediatric medicine, and to advance our knowledge of important conditions that affect vulnerable infants and children through world class research. For more information, please visit https://pediatrics.vumc.org/message-chair . Key Functions & Expected Performances: Provides medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition counseling and education, to participants using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and appropriate instructional methods and tools. Facilitate care coordination with other study interventionists. Problem-solve with study team to ensure high fidelity of the curriculum. Contributes to the success of the study by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making. Adhere to study protocols around intervention implementation, including fidelity monitoring. Regularly completes quality check protocols to ensure data have been entered correctly, efficiently, and effectively. Participate in participant retention efforts. Work well with other team members, including adhering to professional communication standards. Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance. Nutritionist should be organized and self-directed. Nutritionist must have reliable internet access. Preferred Qualifications: A background in Health Behavior/Health Education, Dietetics, or Nutrition is required. RD/RDN license required. Experience working with children and adults is required. A minimum of 24 months of experience in these areas is preferred. Experience in health communication skills such as motivational interviewing and shared goal setting is preferred as is experience working with underserved populations. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred. Additional Information: This is a PRN position; 15 hours per week; will include evenings and weekends. Some heavy lifting is required. Salary is dependent upon years of education and experience. Background screens will be performed, and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation. Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all buildings on Vanderbilt property and on the grounds of the campus with the exception of designated outdoor smoking areas. Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Our supporting roles are the core of all we do at Vanderbilt Health, helping us personalize the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce as we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Licensed Dietician/Nutritionist - Tennessee, Registered Dietician - Commision on Dietetic Registration Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22181678/clinical-research-coordinator-4 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22181678/clinical-research-coordinator-4 Nashville, Tennessee, 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: General Pediatrics Job Summary: In your pivotal role as Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator IV, you will lead day-to-day operations of the multi-site DOSE Trial with minimal supervision, ensuring high-quality study conduct, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination across participating sites. You will make advanced independent decisions, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and supervise and support research staff to ensure excellent study implementation. REQUIRED: * Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) * 5 years of relevant research experience * Previous IRB experience * Ability to effectively lead a team while fostering collaboration and working alongside team members You will work Monday through Friday during traditional daytime business hours, with flexibility being essential. This role follows a hybrid remote schedule, and when on-site, you will be based at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Department of Pediatrics at VUMC is one of the largest departments within the medical center and we are proud to be home to some 460 primary faculty, 270 community-based volunteer faculty, 82 clinical fellows, 127 residents, and over 300 administrative and research staff. The Department is rooted in a rich history of commitment to excellence in research, education, and patient care. Our faculty, clinicians, fellows, and trainees represent the very best of academic medicine - extraordinary people doing incredible things to advance the care for children in Middle Tennessee, across the nation, and throughout the world. The result is a Department which reaches far beyond the walls of our hospital to provide high-quality patient care, to train the next generation of leaders in pediatric medicine, and to advance our knowledge of important conditions that affect vulnerable infants and children through world class research. For more information, please visit https://pediatrics.vumc.org/message-chair . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead daily study operations; coordinate activities across multiple clinical sites Serve as the central communication point between investigators, site teams, and collaborators Facilitate steering committee and investigator meetings Troubleshoot site challenges and ensure milestone completion. Prepare and oversee IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and adverse event reporting Maintain protocol adherence across all sites Update manuals of operations and ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations. Oversee REDCap database development and maintenance Train staff in data entry procedures Conduct routine data quality checks Coordinate with biostatistics teams Supervise research assistants, coordinators, and interns Conduct onboarding, training, and performance feedback Promote a collaborative team culture Ensure strong staff performance across all study tasks Oversee recruitment and consent workflows Maintain relationships with participating families and community partners Support culturally responsive communication (Spanish language skills preferred). Assist with progress reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and grant-related materials Contribute to cross-project collaborations within the research group. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Communication (Advanced): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers. * Project Coordination (Advanced): Reviews specific project related documents for completeness and accuracy and ensures project status reports are received, when due, from project managers for all approved projects. Provides administrative and logistics support for various project meetings, training, workshops and facilitated sessions. Coordinates and tracks all work requests to ensure on time project delivery. Keeps project plans updated and ensures key milestones and dependencies are understood. Responsible for record keeping for project meetings such as issues logs, gap analysis sheets, meeting minutes, making copies, team event planning and execution, team travel, on-boarding activities for contractors or consultants, set up and maintenance of project repositories. * Study Design & Conduct (Advanced): Applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform preparatory, regulatory, and analytic tasking within the life cycle of a study. * Clinical Research (Advanced): Knows what job-related resources are available throughout the company. Prepares final reports and manuscripts for publication. Coordinates with an ethics committee, which safeguards the rights, safety and wellbeing of all trial subjects. Can quickly sort through volumes of information to get the right answer. Has a working knowledge of most of the department's information resources. Is a respected clinical research analyst within the company. * People Management (Intermediate): Successfully resolves conflicts and disciplinary problems. Provides counseling and career development planning to subordinates. Constructively gives timely positive and negative feedback, confronting individual performance problems in a professional and sensitive manner. Aware of the values, abilities and needs of others. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive work climate, establishing a feeling of partnership and empowering others. Has set, coached and assessed the assignment objectives of subordinates. Practices and rewards behaviors supportive of company values. Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others. Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides 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 Service: - 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 : Certified Clinical Research Coordinator - Certification - Others, Certified Clinical Research Professional - Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), LIC-Licensed Discipline Specific - Licensure-Others Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 5 years Education : Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215575/staff-psychologist-suicide-prevention-coordinator https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215575/staff-psychologist-suicide-prevention-coordinator Memphis, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education Requirement: (1) You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (2) have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully completed a re-specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for OR - (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Note: Applicants must provide transcripts documenting the completion of the re-specialization program Internship Requirement: (a) You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) NOTE: Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Board Certification and Loss of Credential: (1) Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed The board certificate must be current - non-restricted - and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education (2) Loss of Credential Once board certified - psychologist must maintain a full - valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist GS-13 Specialized experience: You must also have at least 2 additional years of experience - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level - as a professional psychologist that was obtained through employment as a psychologist or through participating in a supervised post-doctoral psychology training program that demonstrates 1) active professional practice that was paid/non-paid employment and/or 2) a full - current and unrestricted license Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Assignment: This is the full performance level for staff psychologists At this level - psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting - such as inpatient or outpatient medicine - primary care - surgery - mental health - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - geriatrics - Compensation and Pension - Vet Centers - and the VHA National Center for Organization Development Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) will serve to facilitate implementation of suicide prevention strategies within the medical center to help ensure that all appropriate measures are being taken to prevent suicide in our patient population Duties include but are not limited to: The Suicide Prevention Coordinator functions as the coordinator of care for Veterans at elevated risk for suicide and other adverse outcomes Oversees the day-to-day processing of crisis line referrals from the National Veterans Crisis Line and ensures timely completion of follow-up contacts to requests Monitors - reviews - and assigns local National Patient Record Flag for suicide through chart review - consultation with assigned clinical staff - and by assessment of the Veterans current state Provides data collection - input - validation - and monitoring for suicide prevention and REACH VET programs Serves as REACH VET Program coordinator - ensuring adherence to national - VISN - and local guidelines and procedures related to REACH VET Postvention Services: Provides debriefing and postvention support to staff and next of kin impacted by suicide loss Provides outreach - teaching - and training to the Medical Center and CBOC staff members - Veterans - family members and community at large - about risk factors - warning signs - treatment options and resources available to Veterans at risk Promotes the use of evidence-based intervention and strategies for suicide prevention in the medical center and CBOCs Provides full range of clinical services - including crisis intervention - suicide risk evaluations and safety planning - case management - individual and group psychotherapy for Veterans who are at increased risk for suicide and adverse outcomes as needed Services as the facility Subject Matter Expert for suicide prevention efforts - participating in committees and developing local procedures and ensuring compliance with local - VSIN - and national policy and directives related to suicide prevention and providing administrative and clinical guidance for Suicide Prevention - REACH VET - and related programs Monitors inputs and analyzes dashboards to ensure metric compliance with national guidelines Responds to referrals from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline/Veterans Crisis Line - internal facility calls - consults - and other referral methods to ensure Veteran safety - provide stabilization - support - and interventions Maintains a valid drivers license to conduct community outreach and education events Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional after hour/weekend events Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 51119-F Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22224073/senior-social-worker-emergency-department-urgent-care-center https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22224073/senior-social-worker-emergency-department-urgent-care-center Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Summary The incumbent is a Senior Social Worker assigned to the Urgent Care Center with responsibilities to provide direct social work services for adult Veterans and their families who present for services. The incumbent may also be assigned to other areas of Social Work Service which are within the incumbent's scope of practice. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Education: Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going tohttp://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-12 Experience/Education The candidate must have at least two years of experience post advanced practice clinical licensure and should be in a specialized area of social work practice of which - one year must be equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Senior social workers have experience that demonstrates possession of advanced practice skills and judgment Senior social workers are experts in their specialized area of practice Senior social workers may have certification or other post-masters training from a nationally recognized professional organization or university that includes a defined curriculum/course of study and internship or equivalent supervised professional experience in a specialty Licensure/Certification Senior social workers must be licensed or certified by a state at the advanced practice level which included an advanced generalist or clinical examination - unless they are grandfathered by the state in which they are licensed to practice at the advanced practice level (except for licenses issued in California - which administers its own clinical examination for advanced practice) and they must be able to provide supervision for licensure Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations This includes individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice Knowledge in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area - utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services and to design system changes Ability to provide specialized consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of patients in the service delivery area - as well as role modeling effective social work practice skills Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the social work profession - and to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines pertaining to the service delivery area Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Senior social workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work at an advanced level Senior social workers typically practice in a major program area such as but not limited to: Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site a Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Center - or a national VHA referral center - such as a national Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or a national Transplant Center - or other program areas of equivalent scope and complexity The senior social worker may be assigned administrative responsibility for clinical program development and is accountable for clinical program effectiveness and modification of service patterns Assignments include clinical settings where they have limited access to onsite supervision such as CBOCs or satellite outpatient clinics The senior social worker collaborates with the other members of the treatment team in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans - ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population - ensures the care provided is of the highest quality The senior social worker provides leadership - direction - orientation - coaching - in-service training - staff development - and continuing education programs for assigned social work staff They serve on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility - VISN and national level - or in the community as deemed appropriate by the supervisor - Social Work Executive or Chief of Social Work Services This assignment is to be relatively few in number based on the size of the facility/service and applying sound position management This assignment must represent substantial additional responsibility over and above that required at the full performance grade level and cannot be used as the full performance level of this occupation Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: The work environment is normally a clinical setting There is exposure to individuals having psychiatric and medical illness and disabilities - including infections - violent or aggressive behavior - and chronic psychiatric or physical problems Travel may be required to meeting patient needs - and may occasionally demand unplanned - irregular tours of duty. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Incumbent must have knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities - and treatment procedures This includes acute - chronic - and traumatic illnesses/injuries common medications and their effects/side effects and medical terminology Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services and ability to coordinate services The incumbent plans - coordinates and carries out the successive steps in fact-finding and analysis of issues in accordance with accepted polices and applicable precedents Collaborates with discipline supervisors including psychiatry - psychology - social work - primary care - and nursing by providing input in hiring - performance reviews - incentives - and discipline Collaborates with clerical supervisors for similar input Offers consultation to colleagues - students - and peers on the bio-psychosocial treatment of patients treated in specialty areas - rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills Demonstrates the ability to teach - coach - and mentor staff - students in the ED - specialty care - and care coordination areas of practice and to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certifications Incumbent will demonstrate exceptional maturity and work well with all team members in the ED - Acute Care - Medicine - community partners - and other services needed to meet the needs of the patient and family members Senior Social worker is experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans Senior Social worker has access to multiple resource directories to meet the demands of a crisis In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency - staff will follow the established protocol of the program The incumbent collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the provision of comprehensive health care services to Veterans receiving care and ensures equity of access - service - and benefits to this population Senior Social Worker will process alleged abuse cases according to policy The incumbent is responsible for furthering their own professional growth through education appropriate to the area of assignment and providing coverage during absences of social work staff members The incumbent may serve on various Social Work Service - medical center - or community-based committees as needed or required The incumbent uses a high level of skill in assessing and treating the complicated biopsychosocial concerns of Veterans and their families/NOK/Surrogate Document's interventions in the Veteran's clinical record when requires utilizing the computerized patient record system (CPRS) and ensures an appropriate hand off information is provided when transferring Veteran care Work Schedule: 07:00am - 3:30pm - Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70882F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22216942/audiologist-diagnostic-vestibular-services-prn https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22216942/audiologist-diagnostic-vestibular-services-prn Nashville, Tennessee, 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: Audiology - Adult Hearing Aids Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Evaluates, treats and counsels patients with hearing and vestibular disorders to improve communication function and postural stability under occasional guidance. Initiates collaboration with health care team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Audiologist - PRN Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Satellite Clinics Schedule: PRN (Flexible, no weekends or holidays) Make a Difference in Hearing and Balance Care Vanderbilt Health is looking for a compassionate PRN Audiologist who loves providing high-quality diagnostic care while enjoying the flexibility of an as-needed schedule. If you're passionate about helping patients improve their hearing and balance--and want a role that fits your life--we'd love to welcome you to our team. You'll work in our outpatient diagnostic audiology and hearing and balance centers across Vanderbilt satellite clinics near Nashville, TN, supported by collaborative clinicians, advanced technology, and a team that truly values your expertise. Key Responsibilities * Provide comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluations, including pure-tone audiometry, speech testing, tympanometry, OAEs, and ABR testing. * Conduct vestibular and balance assessments for patients of all ages. * Partner with ENT physicians and other providers to guide treatment and follow-up care. * Educate and support patients and families on hearing health, hearing loss, and next steps in their care. * Maintain accurate documentation and follow all safety and compliance standards. What You'll Love About This Role * True PRN flexibility, ideal for work-life balance or supplemental hours. * No weekends or holidays. * A supportive audiology team committed to evidence-based practice and excellent patient care. * Opportunities to work across multiple clinics and strengthen your clinical experience. * Modern diagnostic equipment and an environment that supports your growth. Qualifications * Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or Master's degree in Audiology. * Current Tennessee Audiology License. * ASHA CCC-A or ABA certification required. * Strong diagnostic skills and experience with modern audiology equipment. * Excellent communication skills and a patient-centered care approach. Why Vanderbilt Health At Vanderbilt, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional hearing and balance care. Our outpatient clinics offer advanced technology, experienced colleagues, and a culture that empowers you to practice at your best. Apply Today If you're an Audiologist looking for a flexible, patient-focused PRN role, we'd love to connect. Apply today and help us deliver outstanding hearing and balance care at Vanderbilt Health. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Completes full diagnostic hearing assessments using the appropriate testing method and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for referral. * Formulates and/or implements a treatment plan to address deficits and patient/family areas of concern. * Completes documentation in a timely manner. * Provides education/consultation to patient, family, health care team and community. * Enhances and impacts our knowledge of the nature of communicative and related disorders. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Audiology Patient Evaluation (Novice): Obtains pertinent information to appropriately assess the patient. Administers appropriate hearing assessment per the clinical protocol. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills development in audiometric assessment across the age range as well as at least two of the following areas: infant hearing screening and audiometric estimation, hearing aid assessment and fitting, cochlear implant assessment and fitting and balance function testing. * Audiology Treatment Implementation (Novice): Includes objectives based upon the results of the assessment and input from the patient and family. Selects interventions which produce the desired outcomes within the time frame projected. Modifies the treatment plan if patient/family is/are not receiving benefit. Incorporates educational needs for patient and family. Includes patient and family in all aspects of care. Respects roles and professional boundaries of others. * Audiology Patient Education (Novice): Communicates functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, diagnosis, and disease process. Adapts communication to the level of understanding of the patient. Determines comprehension and need for repetition and/or revision of methods. * Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. 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-Audiologist - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Master's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195447/speech-language-pathologist-slp-prn-pediatrics https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195447/speech-language-pathologist-slp-prn-pediatrics Nashville, Tennessee, 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: Hearing And Speech Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, auditory (re)habilitation, and swallowing/oral feeding disorders. Educates and counsels patients and families. Provides independent therapeutic services and identify area(s) of clinical specialization and competency. Supervises graduate students as assigned in clinical specialty area. Participates actively in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities. Collaborates with clinical practice team to achieve patient outcomes and system objectives. . Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN - Pediatrics Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt - Nashville, TN Department: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services Schedule: PRN / Flexible (Weekdays and Weekends) Job Summary Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) on a PRN basis to provide pediatric feeding and swallowing therapy, dysphagia care, speech-language therapy, and pediatric rehabilitation for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will support medically complex and hospital-based pediatric populations, including infants with feeding challenges, dysphagia, tracheostomy, traumatic brain injury, and children requiring video-fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS). Opportunities may include work with NICU, PICU, and acute pediatric rehabilitation teams. Key Responsibilities Provide pediatric speech-language, feeding, swallowing, and dysphagia therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluate and treat medically complex infants and children, including tracheostomy and dysphagia management. Conduct VFSS studies as appropriate. Collaborate with PT, OT, nursing, physicians, and the pediatric rehab team. Document evaluations, plans of care, therapy goals, progress, and outcomes in the EMR. Educate caregivers on feeding strategies, swallowing safety, communication development, and home carryover. Support discharge planning and continuity of care. Qualifications Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Tennessee SLP license or eligibility ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Pediatric feeding and swallowing experience required VFSS experience preferred Pediatric hospital or pediatric acute care experience preferred Availability for PRN weekday and weekend shifts Why Vanderbilt Work at Tennessee's No. 1 Children's Hospital (U.S. News & World Report). Join a nationally recognized pediatric rehabilitation and feeding/swallowing program. Flexible PRN scheduling. Supportive and collaborative pediatric rehab team. Access to continuing education and pediatric specialty training. Work on a vibrant academic medical campus in Nashville. How to Apply Apply today to join our Pediatric Rehabilitation Services team and provide high-quality pediatric feeding, swallowing, dysphagia, and speech-language therapy at a nationally ranked children's hospital. This Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) role is a great opportunity for clinicians passionate about pediatric feeding therapy, pediatric swallowing therapy, pediatric dysphagia, and pediatric speech-language pathology in a nationally ranked pediatric hospital. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis. * 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. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. * Speech Pathology Patient & Family Education (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature. May supervise, educate and train students from professional programs of speech-language pathology. * Discharge Planning (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in the discharge planning process. Informs patients, family and members of team of the patient's needs based upon the assessment and/or treatment. Makes recommendations for continued services, follow-up, or referrals to other services. Seeks guidance consistently on the transition and discharge process including transition services and referral resources. May anticipate transition and discharge needs of the patient based upon understanding of pathology/diagnosis and relationship to their present functional status. Will have completed at least one year of experience with transition and discharge planning. * Speech Pathology Treatment Implementation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Identifies treatment objectives based upon assessment results and family input. Writes functional objectives in measurable terms that are consistent with the family's goals and resources. Applies evidence based clinical management practices. Identifies and recommends additional/alternative services when appropriate. * Speech Pathology Patient Evaluation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in evaluating patients with speech-language, auditory, and/or swallowing/oral feeding deficits using the appropriate testing methods and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for the referral. Demonstrates the ability to obtain the case history and selects appropriate measures and performs a functional assessment to document patient's status requiring skilled therapy. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance for the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. 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 - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Master's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22231210/pediatric-clinic-staff-pharmacist-prn https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22231210/pediatric-clinic-staff-pharmacist-prn Nashville, Tennessee, 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: MCC Rx Services Job Summary: Provides leadership in optimal product preparation and dosing of medications, and provision of patient specific drug information to include patient specific dosing. Aides in the prevention and reporting of medication errors and adverse drug reactions according to policy. Supports quality relationships with health care professionals, families, and patients; and the pharmacist is actively involved in being further educated and providing education in all appropriate ways. . Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking a PRN Staff Pharmacist to join our Clinic Pharmacy team! Position Highlights Clinic hours are 6:30am - 5:00pm weekdays and 7:00am - 3:30pm weekends, with variable 8-hour and 10-hour shifts as needed (PRN). Pharmacist responsibilities include day to day staffing duties which includes outpatient clinic infusions and inpatient TPN. This position requires sterile medication preparation and dispensing, providing drug information, working with clinic infusion nursing and the billing team to troubleshoot drug approvals and therapy plan updates. Key Responsibilities Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications. Provides outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication-related problems. Prepares and dispenses medications, provides drug information and manages medication therapy in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy. Supervises the activities of assigned support personnel and verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prepared by support personnel prior to dispensing to patients or dispensing to healthcare providers for administration to patients. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Advanced): Possesses specialized knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and applies them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Demonstrates expertise and advanced knowledge of process improvement, and quality assurance techniques. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and maintains compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as VUMC policies and procedures. Able to explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice): Has demonstrated a proficient understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes. Is capable of using the fundamental features of pharmaceutical computer applications to support patient care issues of moderate difficulty. Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare and dispense prescribed medications. This includes being proficient in the general principles of aseptic technique utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination (where applicable). Medication Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in medication management in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully conducting Medication Management without requiring support and instruction from others. Has the ability to determine the clinical appropriateness of each medication taken by the patient, determine the appropriateness of the dose, dosage form, indication, contraindications, potential adverse effects and potential problems with concomitant medications. Able to monitor for therapeutic duplication or other unnecessary medications, interpret, monitor and assessing patient's laboratory results as they relate to medication therapy and provide drug information to other healthcare professionals, patients and their families. Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback. Has provided constructive suggestions to improve a situation. Knows how to remove roadblocks to success and avoids judgments at all times. Makes a concerted effort to pass on experiences and job information that can be learned easily. 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-Pharmacist License - TennesseeTennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Bachelor's (Required) This 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. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195443/speech-language-pathologist-slp-pediatric-feeding-home-health https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195443/speech-language-pathologist-slp-pediatric-feeding-home-health Nashville, Tennessee, 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: VHCS Clinical - Pediatrics Job Summary: Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, cognition, fluency, auditory (re)habilitation, and swallowing/oral feeding disorders. Educate and counsel patients and families. Provide independent therapeutic services and identify area(s) of clinical specialization and competency. Supervise graduate students as assigned in clinical specialty area. Participate actively in identifying and conducting quality improvement activities. Collaborate with clinical practice team to achieve patient outcomes and system objectives. . Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Home Health, Infant Feeding Location: Vanderbilt Home Care Services - Williamson & Davidson Counties Schedule: Flexible PRN Hours (1-2 days per week, Monday-Friday) Summary Vanderbilt Home Care Services has delivered high-quality home health care across Middle Tennessee for more than 40 years. Our team of 175 licensed professionals provides care to more than 650 patients daily, traveling nearly 900,000 miles each year to support recovery, manage complex conditions, and help patients remain safely at home. We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with expertise in infant medical feeding, neonate feeding therapy, and pediatric dysphagia to provide home-based intervention for medically fragile infants and young children. This PRN role offers schedule flexibility and an opportunity to deliver highly specialized neonatal and infant feeding support directly in the home setting. Responsibilities * Evaluate and treat neonates and infants with swallowing disorders, oral-motor feeding challenges, and infant medical feeding needs * Provide pediatric speech-language therapy to support early communication, developmental milestones, and caregiver engagement * Educate and counsel families on feeding strategies, oral-motor exercises, bottle-feeding modifications, and safe swallow techniques * Deliver independent home-based therapeutic services while identifying clinical areas of specialization, including neonatal feeding intervention * Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support infant growth, safety, and overall patient outcomes * Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain best practices in pediatric home health and infant dysphagia management Requirements * One (1) year of experience in infant medical feeding, neonatal feeding therapy, or pediatric dysphagia * Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Tennessee or eligibility for licensure * Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and commitment to family-centered care * Ability to work independently in a home-based environment and manage a flexible caseload Why Vanderbilt Home Care Services * Part of a nationally recognized and respected health system * Dedicated pediatric home health team focused on clinical excellence * Flexible PRN scheduling to support work-life balance * Opportunity to provide high-impact, specialized care to medically fragile infants and their families * Meaningful one-on-one time with patients in their home environment Apply Today Join our pediatric home care team and use your expertise to support the feeding, growth, and development of infants across Middle Tennessee. Make a lasting difference where it matters most -- right at home. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Completes documentation in a manner consistent with medical center and department policies. Demonstrates the ability to: Consistently meet standards for timely filing of documentation. Document and report information consistent with medical-legal policies and professional standards, using language appropriate to the use of the documentation and the audience/recipients. Document to ensure reimbursement of services provided. Provides clinical services in a manner consistent with compliance requirements, medical center policies, and the department's financial goals. Demonstrates the ability to: Meet productivity standards. Make judicious decisions relative to department funds and resources. Completes speech-language, auditory, and/or swallowing/oral feeding assessments using the appropriate testing methods and equipment for the patient type, diagnosis, and reason for the referral. Demonstrates the ability to: Obtain the case history. Administer and score formal and informal tests and assessments. Analyze and interpret test and assessment results. Report findings to the patient/client, family, referring physician, and other members of the health care team in a timely manner and consistent with HIPAA standards. Evaluate and incorporate research findings into the assessment and treatment of patients. Formulates functional treatment plans to address the impairments and the patient/client and family concerns. Demonstrates the ability to: Include objectives based upon assessment results and family input. Write functional objectives in measurable terms. Develop objectives consistent with the family's goals and resources. Apply evidence based clinical management practices. Identify and recommend additional/alternative services when appropriate. Provides appropriate discharge planning. Demonstrates the ability to: Inform patients/clients, family members and members of the health care team of the projected discharge plans. Make appropriate discharge recommendations. Provides education and counseling to the patient/client, family, and health care team. Demonstrates the ability to: Communicate functional implications of assessment findings and treatment, including information on specific diagnoses, disease processes, and conditions. Recognize and adjust education and counseling to address any barriers to communication. Provides supervision to students as assigned and as appropriate to quality patient care and their professional development needs. Demonstrates the ability to: Provide instruction, information, readings, guidance/counsel and training to ensure competent patient care is provided by supervisees at all times. Ensure supervisees comply with unit-specific, department/center, and medical center policies and procedures. Ensure supervisees are evaluated in writing and evaluations are documented in a timely manner and reviewed face-to-face consistent with all pertinent/established guidelines and standards for supervision in the department. Meets all mandated continuing education requirements. Demonstrates the ability to: Maintain continuing education records and submit continuing education verification documentation to maintain state licensing and ASHA requirements. Attend supervisory and other training activities provided within the Medical Center. Provides education to others and participates in formal/informal research activities. Demonstrates the ability to: Participate in teaching and mentoring activities on campus and/or in the community. Participates in formal research, data collection, an application of evidence based practices, and/or quality assurance data collection activities. Displays Professionalism and Leadership. Demonstrates the ability to: Participate in professional organizations. Advocate on behalf of the profession or the clients we serve. Participate in fundraising, marketing activities, or community liaison activities on behalf of the Center. Ensure facility accreditation standards are met and maintained. Act independently but with concurrence of supervisors to solve problems. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES 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 - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 1 year Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22193057/physical-therapist-pediatric-outpatient-prn https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22193057/physical-therapist-pediatric-outpatient-prn Nashville, Tennessee, 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: Physical Therapy Out Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Provides physical therapy services to patients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes under occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team to meet patient care, outcomes and system improvement objectives. . Physical Therapist - Pediatric Outpatient Location: Vanderbilt Health at One Hundred Oaks, Nashville, TN Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM | No Weekends Job Type: PRN Change Young Lives Through Pediatric Physical Therapy Are you a pediatric Physical Therapist passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential? Join Vanderbilt Health's nationally recognized Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapy team and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to infants, children, and young adults (birth-21 years). This PRN opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, mission-driven pediatric care environment. Why Vanderbilt Health? Nationally recognized leader in pediatric healthcare Collaborative, interdisciplinary outpatient setting Evidence-based practice with access to advanced treatment approaches Supportive culture focused on clinical excellence and patient-centered care What You'll Do Provide individualized, evidence-based pediatric physical therapy for patients with orthopedic and developmental diagnoses Treat a broad pediatric population, from infancy through young adulthood Collaborate with physicians, PTs, SLPs, OTs, and other specialists to deliver coordinated care Educate patients and families on therapy goals, home exercise programs, and long-term functional strategies Utilize My Health at Vanderbilt (MyChart) for care coordination and documentation Document care in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards Participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and mentorship as needed Support students and new team members as appropriate Qualifications Licensed (or license-eligible) Physical Therapist in the state of Tennessee Pediatric physical therapy experience required Experience with orthopedic and developmental populations strongly preferred Experience with Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) strongly preferred Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills Commitment to family-centered, pediatric care Make a Lasting Impact Join a pediatric therapy team where your clinical expertise makes a difference for children and families every day. Apply today to join Vanderbilt Health's Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapy team in Nashville, TN. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Analyzes comprehensive information from formal and informal assessment that is pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine a rehabilitation treatment diagnosis. * 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. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES * Rehab Therapist Patient Documentation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in documentation practices. Documents in the appropriate templates and utilizes only approved abbreviations within patient documentation. Meets institutional standards for quality and timeliness of documentation. * Treatment Planning & Goal Setting (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient proficiency in developing a plan of care that incorporates treatment interventions focused on meeting objective goals. Develops and documents patient focused short and long term goals that are functional and measurable. Identifies the need for and referral to other services, as needed. * Rehabilitation Therapist Patient Evaluation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in evaluating patients with physical deficits including impairments, developmental disabilities, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function by obtaining information pertinent to the assessment and administering and scoring standardized tests and objective measures of deficit areas. Selects appropriate measures and performs a functional assessment to document patient's status requiring skilled therapy. Interprets the results of the assessment and their significance to the patient, family, referring physician and other members of the health care team. * Treatment Implementation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in providing treatment consistent with physician prescription and established plan of care. Able to modify treatment plan as needed to demonstrate provision of skilled therapy services including progression of treatment throughout course of care, and revision of treatment interventions of goals not met. May supervise and direct certified athletic trainers (PT only), physical therapist / occupational therapist assistants, technicians and volunteers and students. Selects and follows correct protocol for care and utilize evidence based treatments. Has completed at least one year of clinical experience in treatment implementation. * Physical/Occupational Therapist Patient Education (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in communicating functional impact of assessment findings, treatment interventions, treatment planning diagnosis, and disease process. Considers the communication needs/level of understanding of audience and may share appropriate information/literature. May supervise, educate and train students from professional programs of physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training. 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-Physical Therapy License - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22219786/ct-technologist-prn-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22219786/ct-technologist-prn-monroe-carell-jr-children-s-hospital Nashville, Tennessee, 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: Computed Tomography Job Summary: Performs all CT procedures in accordance with established department policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. . Key Responsibilities: * Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging. * Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards. * Provides appropriate radiation protection to patient, staff and self according to prescribed safety standards. * Assists in the orientation and training of new staff. * The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities: * Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. * Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner. * Radiology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate radiology services in practical applications of moderate difficulty. * Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of moderate difficulty. 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-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : Less than 1 year Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22238294/medical-instrument-technician-electrocardiograph-technician-ekg https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22238294/medical-instrument-technician-electrocardiograph-technician-ekg Nashville, Tennessee, Summary The Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Medical Instrument Technician (MIT-EKG) provides technical and clinical support to Veterans with cardiac implantable electronic devices - including pacemakers - implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) - internal loop recorders (IRLs ) - and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices. The Technician performs many device interrogations/evaluations/assists with troubleshooting and programming adjustments - among other tasks. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Medical Instrument Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: In addition to meeting the basic requirements stated above - the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates GS-9 Experience: You must have one year of experience comparable to the next lower grade level - GS-8 - which is directly related to the duties of the position to be filled - and must fully meet the KSAs at that level Electrocardiography technicians at the GS-8 level (EKG) perform complicated examinations or treatments for which there are no standard instructions or procedures They utilize knowledge of anatomy and physiology including an in depth understanding of the functioning of the major systems and internal organs to interpret requests and to recognize the need for additional tests or a different position Knowledge of pharmacology including the classification and administration of drugs - patient responses - and common dosages as related to this specialty is required The technician has the ability to perform Signal Averaged ECG - Tilt table monitoring - electrophysiology monitoring - and event monitoring GS-8 Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the one year of experience - you must be able to demonstrate the following KSAs at the full performance level: 1 Knowledge of pharmacology related to specialized procedures 2 Ability to provide briefings and orientations to hospital staff including physicians 3 Knowledge of a variety of related acute disorders and diseases - their effects on organs - and methods of treatment 4 Ability to perform more complex procedures such as SAECG (Signal Averaged ECG) - Tilt table monitoring - electrophysiology monitoring - and event monitoring *5 Ability to provide - or provide for - staff development and training *6 Ability to manage and supervise employees AND GS-9 Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition - the candidate must be able to demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): 1 Knowledge of the more complex examination and treatment procedures and techniques such as SAECG - ETT - Tilt table monitoring - electrophysiology monitoring - and event monitoring in order to provide training and supervision in these procedures - to develop analysis interpretation formats - and to receive inquiries concerning results *2 Knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory requirements 3 Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying grade levels *4 Ability to provide - or provide for - staff development and training *5 Ability to manage and supervise employees Certification Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is highly 30 desirable Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are also desirable Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to travel to treatment areas with ease while pushing an Echo Machine The incumbent must be able to stand for up to 8-10 hours while providing patient care The incumbent must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of equipment - supplies and records The incumbent must be able to manipulate the probes during the procedure - pushing against the patient's chest to obtain the appropriate images Additionally - the incumbent will be required to transport patients on stretchers - beds and wheelchairs There is the potential for extended periods of sitting at computer terminals The incumbent is expected to use proper preventive ergonomic techniques to perform duties. Duties Interprets device diagnostic data and exercises advanced clinical judgment to identify abnormal findings - device malfunctions - and clinically significant arrhythmias requiring provider notification or urgent intervention Acts as a technical authority within the device clinic - providing guidance to lower-level technicians and assisting in developing clinic protocols - workflow improvements - and technical standards for cardiac device monitoring services Performs device interrogations for pacemakers - implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) - internal loop recorders (IRLs) - and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices using manufacturer-specific programmers and VA-approved platforms Obtains - verifies - trends - and analyzes device parameters - including battery status - lead integrity - sensing and pacing thresholds - lead impedance - arrhythmia episodes - therapies delivered - pacing burden - and diagnostic data Recognizes urgent or life-threatening findings and promptly escalates concerns to the responsible cardiology provider following established clinical protocols Assists providers during clinic visits and inpatient consultations by preparing equipment - collecting device-related patient histories and interval events - and ensuring the completion of required documentation and orders Supports ambulatory monitoring workflows and integrates device data with clinical workflows to facilitate timely provider review and appropriate follow-up care Maintains accurate - complete - and timely documentation in the electronic health record - including device interrogation reports - programming adjustments performed under provider guidance - and patient records education - and follow-up recommendations Track device follow-up intervals - remote monitoring enrollment status - and overdue transmissions Initiate patient outreach and coordinate scheduling to reduce lapses in monitoring and maintain continuity of care Keep clinic logs - workload data - and performance reports in line with VA documentation standards and local service expectations Assist with managing daily CIED clinic workflow to ensure timely device interrogations - remote review - documentation - and follow-up scheduling Work with cardiology diagnostic teams - electrophysiology providers - nursing staff - and administrative personnel to support smooth clinic operations and quality patient care Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to CIED follow-up programs - device clinic workflows - and remote monitoring processes Assist in developing - reviewing - and implementing local policies - procedures - and protocols that govern CIED clinic operations - remote monitoring management - and escalation of urgent findings Support equipment and supply management for the device clinic - including device programmers - monitoring equipment - and related supplies Identify equipment issues or replacement needs and coordinate repairs or maintenance through appropriate VA channels Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinic efficiency - patient safety - documentation compliance - and quality of care Provide patient education about implanted cardiac devices - remote monitoring procedures - equipment use - and expectations for clinic communication and follow-up Serve as a mentor and technical resource for lower-graded technicians and staff as assigned Offer training and in-service education on device interrogation equipment - remote monitoring systems - electrocardiographic procedures - and clinic workflows Other duties as assigned/stated in functional statement Medical Technologist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Technologist-Career-Flyer.pdf Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:30 am until 4 pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 71403-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215576/social-worker-program-coordinator-suicide-prevention-program https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22215576/social-worker-program-coordinator-suicide-prevention-program Memphis, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) Experience/Education You must possess a master's degree in Social Work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited Note: A doctoral degree in Social Work may NOT be substituted for the master's degree in Social Work Licensure/Certification Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Social Worker (Program Coordinator) GS-12 Licensure Requirement: You must be licensed or certified at the advanced practice level - and must be able to provide supervision for licensure Experience Requirement: You must possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level Experience must demonstrate possession of advanced practice skills and judgment - demonstrating progressively more professional competency Examples of specialized experience at the GS-11 include - but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence use of clinical social work skills maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality per policies - handbooks or directives acting as an advocate with appropriate community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the patient and family members/caregiver independently assessing the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members - identifying the patient's strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and psychosocial acuity Knowledge - Skills and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - you must demonstrate the following KSA's : Knowledge of program coordination and administration which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring Knowledge and ability to write policies - procedures - and/or practice guidelines for the program Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff assigned to the program Skill in organizing work - setting priorities - meeting multiple deadlines - and evaluating assigned program area(s) Ability to provide training - orientation - and guidance within clinical practice Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS -12 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Services. Duties VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) will serve to facilitate implementation of suicide prevention strategies within the medical center to help ensure that all appropriate measures are being taken to prevent suicide in our patient population Duties include but are not limited to: Oversees the day-to-day processing of crisis line referrals from the National Veterans Crisis Line and ensures timely completion of follow-up contacts to requests Monitors - reviews - and assigns local National Patient Record Flag for suicide through chart review - consultation with assigned clinical staff - and by assessment of the Veterans current state Provides data collection - input - validation - and monitoring for suicide prevention and REACH VET programs Services as REACH VET Program coordinator - ensuring adherence to national - VISN - and local guidelines and procedures related to REACH VET Postvention Services: Provides debriefing and postvention support to staff and next of kin impacted by suicide loss Provides outreach - teaching - and training to the Medical Center and CBOC staff members - Veterans - family members and community at large - about risk factors - warning signs - treatment options and resources available to Veterans at risk Promotes the use of evidence-based intervention and strategies for suicide prevention in the medical center and CBOCs Interfaces with services throughout the medical center to resolve administrative and clinical problems Provides full range of clinical services - including crisis intervention - suicide risk evaluations and safety planning - case management - individual and group psychotherapy for Veterans who are at increased risk for suicide and adverse outcomes as needed Services as the facility Subject Matter Expert for suicide prevention efforts - developing local procedures and ensuring compliance with local - VSIN - and national policy and directives related to suicide prevention and providing administrative and clinical guidance for Suicide Prevention - REACH VET - and related programs Monitors inputs and analyzes dashboards to ensure metric compliance with national guidelines Responds to referrals from the National Suicide Prevention Hotline/Veterans Crisis Line - internal facility calls - consults - and other referral methods to ensure Veteran safety - provide stabilization - support - and interventions Maintains a valid drivers license to conduct community outreach and education events Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional after hour/weekend events Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): No Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized to highly qualified applicants EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 51120-F Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167514/fetal-diagnostic-sonographer-mfm-i-days-i-10k-sign-on-bonus https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167514/fetal-diagnostic-sonographer-mfm-i-days-i-10k-sign-on-bonus Nashville, Tennessee, 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: CHOC Peds DOT Surgery Clinics Job Summary: The MFM Sonographer will perform a variety of complex detailed obstetrical exams and guidance for procedures providing high quality imaging for interpretation and diagnosis by a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician/Interventionalist. . Position Highlights: $10,000 bonus for full-time positions. Relocation assistance Industry competitive rates. M-F 7:00am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:00pm - No call No weekends. Located at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Fetal Echo Experience preferred. The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions. Essential Functions: As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Perinatal Sonographer, guided by established AIUM and department protocols, clinical assessment and patient's medical history, obtains high quality comprehensive imaging studies and effectively communicates findings to the Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician. Able to identify normal from abnormal ultrasound images and holds knowledge of various fetal anomalies including CDH, CPAM, TTTS, CHD, gastroschisis, etc. Perform ultrasound guidance for minor invasive procedures including amniocentesis, CVS, vesicocentesis, thoracentesis, fetal fluid drainage, etc. Demonstrate proficient skills in 2D, 3D, Doppler and Color Doppler imaging. Proficient operation of ultrasound equipment using correct parameters based on gestational age and diagnosis. Demonstrate proficient skills in advanced 3D imaging and rendering. Calculate measurements, formulas and ratios with correct annotations and enter into PACS reporting system. Provide outstanding patient care with consideration of diagnosis and psychosocial support. Technical Capabilities * Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them. * People Management (Fundamental Awareness): Understands the need for motivation, job satisfaction, performance feedback and communication. Demonstrates the ability to work well with others and build effective relationships. Distributes work assignments fairly, clearly defining tasks, roles and responsibilities. Establishes a positive work environment. Keeps people focused on the "big picture" and motivates them to perform at a high level. * Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. * Radiology (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of radiology services in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. * Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of anatomy and physiology knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. 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: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22227310/staff-psychologist-bhip https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22227310/staff-psychologist-bhip Nashville, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3.g - this part.) Licensure: Hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Education: Have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR Have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully complete a re- specialization program (including documentation of an approved internship completed as part of the re- specialization program) meeting both of the following conditions:(a) The re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and -(b) the specialty in which the applicant is retrained must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed NOTE: The applicant must provide an official transcript and/or certificate documenting the completion of the re-specialization program - which includes completion of an APA or CPA internship [Psychologists who have successfully completed a re-specialization program as described above and who were employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the implementation of this standard are considered to have fully met the educational requirements of these qualification standards.] OR Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature AND Internships: Have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96- 151 (pre- 1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification.) OR Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally- accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one- year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-13 Experience: At least two years of experience as a professional psychologist - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 grade level Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Assignment: This is the full performance level for staff psychologists At this level - psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting - such as inpatient or outpatient medicine - primary care - surgery - mental health - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - geriatrics - Compensation and Pension - Vet Centers - and the VHA National Center for Organization Development Psychologists diagnose mental disorders - conduct psychological or neuropsychological assessments - treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities - and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders Among the modalities provided are individual - family - and group psychotherapies and other interventions such as behavioral health and community interventions Psychologists consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Staff psychologists may be involved in program evaluation - teaching - training - and research activities Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor and are generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional travel Physical activity involves sitting - standing - walking - bending - stooping - climbing stairs - and carrying light items such as papers - books or other supplies The incumbent uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks The emotional demands can be stressful in working with the Veteran/Patient population and their families/caregivers A level of self-awareness is essential. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Full Time Permanent Clinical Staff Psychologist is located in the TVHS Mental Health Care Line - Outpatient Mental Health Section Diagnose mental disorders and conduct psychological and/or cognitive function assessments and neuropsychological screenings Treat mental disorders through a variety of modalities and provide adjunctive interventions for treatment of medical disorders Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and using the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care Performs evaluations for psychodiagnosis - treatment planning and functional evaluations Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including individual and group psychotherapy - family therapy - consultation - rehabilitation and psychoeducation Consults with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues Staff clinical psychologists may be involved in program evaluation and/or research activities Provides training and clinical supervision to psychology trainees - psychology technicians and unlicensed psychologists Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staffs of units to which assigned Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in their formulation of the psychological characteristics and appropriate treatment expectations regarding their patients May hold faculty appointment at affiliated university Creates - monitors - and analyzes program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using data-driven quality assurance processes - as assigned Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriate Plans and oversee the completion of personal research programs - designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings - if applicable Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm - Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70937F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22205562/staff-psychologist-bhip https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22205562/staff-psychologist-bhip Memphis, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy English Language Proficiency Requirement - Per VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Chapter 3 - Section A - Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. - chapter 73 or 74 - to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English Education Requirement: (1) You must have a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) - the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) - or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) at the time the program was completed The specialty area of the degree must be consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (2) have a doctoral degree in any area of psychology and - in addition - successfully completed a re-specialization program meeting both of the following conditions: a) the re-specialization program must be completed in an APA or a CPA accredited doctoral program and b) the specialty in which you were retrained is consistent with the assignment you are am applying for OR - (3) Have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution - with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature Note: Applicants must provide transcripts documenting the completion of the re-specialization program Internship Requirement: (a) You must have successfully completed a professional psychology internship training program that was accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed and that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed OR - (b) New VHA psychology internship programs that are in the process of applying for APA accreditation are acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement - provided that such programs were sanctioned by the VHA Central Office Program Director for Psychology and the VHA Office of Academic Affiliations at the time that the individual was an intern OR - (c) VHA facilities that offered full-time - one-year pre-doctoral internships prior to PL 96-151 (pre-1979) are considered to be acceptable in fulfillment of the internship requirement OR - (d) Applicants who completed an internship that was not accredited by APA or CPA at the time the program was completed may be considered eligible for hire only if they are currently board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed (NOTE: Once board certified - the employee is required to maintain board certification) NOTE: Applicants who have a doctoral degree awarded between 1951 and 1978 from a regionally-accredited institution with a dissertation primarily psychological in nature may fulfill this internship requirement by having the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience in a site specifically acceptable to the candidate's doctoral program If the internship experience is not noted on the applicant's official transcript - the applicant must provide a statement from the doctoral program verifying that the equivalent of a one-year supervised internship experience was completed in a site acceptable to the doctoral program Licensure: Candidates must hold a full - current - and unrestricted license to practice psychology at the doctoral level in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia Board Certification and Loss of Credential: (1) Board Certification Persons hired to psychology positions in the VHA who completed an internship that was not accredited at the time the program was completed must be board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in a specialty area that is consistent with the assignment for which the applicant is to be employed The board certificate must be current - non-restricted - and the applicant must abide by the certifying body's requirement for continuing education (2) Loss of Credential Once board certified - psychologist must maintain a full - valid and unrestricted board certification to remain qualified for employment A psychologist who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation - which may result in termination of employment At the discretion of the appointing official - an employee may be reassigned to another occupation if qualified and if a placement opportunity exists May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: Staff Psychologist GS-13 Specialized experience: You must also have at least 2 additional years of experience - with at least one year equivalent to the GS-12 level - as a professional psychologist that was obtained through employment as a psychologist or through participating in a supervised post-doctoral psychology training program that demonstrates 1) active professional practice that was paid/non-paid employment and/or 2) a full - current and unrestricted license In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of - and ability to apply - professional psychological treatments to the full range of patient populations Ability to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health Knowledge of clinical research literature Assignment: This is the full performance level for staff psychologists At this level - psychologists are licensed to practice independently in the provision of psychological services - consulting with peers and supervisors as appropriate They may be assigned to any VHA program and setting - such as inpatient or outpatient medicine - primary care - surgery - mental health - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - geriatrics - Compensation and Pension - Vet Centers - and the VHA National Center for Organization Development Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties VA Careers - Psychologist: https://youtube.com/embed/77qHlLw9Xck Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Provides a full range of psychological assessment services and diagnoses mental disorders - particularly for complex or unusually difficult patients Provides education to patients - family members - and significant others Provides comprehensive - evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions - including individual - family - and group psychotherapy Provides consultation to professional staff within VA Medical Center at Memphis and to community providers - concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients Develops - implements - and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients - including prompt completion of clinical reminders Functions independently as a member of the VA Medical Center at Memphis Medical Staff - with full clinical privileges Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings - patient care decisions - and documentation Assists the Mental Health Clinic supervisor or coordinator in the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team - established by the Chief of Mental Health Service Assist the Mental Health Supervisor or coordinator in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g. - entering diagnostic and procedure codes) Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Line Director (or designee) and facility Director Attends regular Psychology Service staff meetings - Medical Staff meetings - and complies with Psychology Service peer review procedures Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 50189-F Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230406/diagnostic-radiologic-technologist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22230406/diagnostic-radiologic-technologist Knoxville, Tennessee, Summary Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist position is located within Radiology Service at the Knoxville VA Outpatient Clinic. The incumbent operates equipment both mobile and fixed radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment and assists the radiologist/physician in fluoroscopic procedures as part of the diagnostic plan for patients. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Certification All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R) Education Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program - evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) Credentialing Standards Public Law 97-35 - the Consumer-Patient Radiation Health and Safety Act of 1981 - requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 - Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs and the Credentialing of Radiographic Personnel Essentially - they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field English Language Proficiency DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d) May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grandfathering Provision All persons employed in VHA as a DRT on the effective date of this qualification standard (December 13 - 2019) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the DRT occupation For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: DRTs that require a certification - may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation - but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions DRTs that require a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels DRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis - until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard DRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation - who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certification that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation Employees who are retained as a DRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a DRT NOTE: Each uncertified VHA DRT who was permanently employed on June 21 - 1986 - and whose competence in the safe administration of ionizing radiation was affirmed - in writing - by a VA licensed physician not later than January 1 - 1987 - is considered fully qualified These employees may be promoted - changed to lower grade - or reassigned within the GS-0647 occupational series Any employee initially retained in this manner who leaves this job series loses protected status and must meet the full requirements in effect at the time of reentry Grade Determinations: Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - GS-9 Experience At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-8) - directly related to the position being filled that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level Quality of Experience Experience is only creditable if it was earned after completion of the basic certification requirements identified above Experience as a graduate DRT is creditable provided the candidate functioned as a DRT and subsequently passed the certification examination Assignments For all assignments above the full performance level - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) - and range of variety - and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and carry out their assigned tasks independently DRTs at this level may have varying assignments including special and complex imaging procedures beyond the full performance level - clinical instruction - and basic QM type duties within the program Regardless of the nature of the specific assignment - the work must be of sufficient scope and complexity to meet the knowledge - skills - and abilities to perform at this level The candidate must demonstrate all of the following technical KSAs and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment-specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Ability to balance the needs of patients and staff while still performing complex scans and procedures Knowledge of techniques for gathering relevant information from the medical record - significant others - and health care providers Ability to assess factors that may contraindicate the procedure Knowledge of basic first aid and basic life support practices related to radiography Knowledge of physical assessment - aseptic techniques - intravenous methods and techniques and universal precautions Knowledge of pre-procedural - procedural - and post-procedural care of patients Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Duties Functions or Duties of this position include but are not limited to: IMAGING PROFESSIONAL: Coordinates daily schedule and consults with other medical center physicians - clinical - administrative - and clerical personnel of next day and future day's availability for patient examinations Employee works independently after normal duty hours - weekends - and holidays Reviews request for appropriateness before performing exams Uses appropriateness criteria - the clinical history provided on the request - interviews the patient - reviews the patient chart - or contacts the ordering clinician as needed for clarification Conduct an orderly flow of patients by prompt scheduling of patients and being thoroughly knowledgeable of all protocols to aid inquiries of anyone needing to know the status and availability of specialized program studies Ensures compliance in hospital safety and radiation safety protocols in addition to infection control and universal precautions always in accordance with age and/or gender specific departmental procedures Utilizes the hospital system's electronic medical record system along with the radiology PACS management system and participates in other clerical activities to ensure smooth workflow and provide documentation for the patient chart DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (REGISTERED): Prior to imaging - incumbent selects and sets protocols for each individualized patient examination Safely transfers patients from stretcher or wheelchair to radiographic table Anticipates the imaging and equipment needs before and during the procedures Follows the progress of tl1e procedure and facilitated flow Prepares room - equipment - and material needed for patient procedures Follows prescribed protocols required to perform procedures Observes patients during procedures and reports complications or unusual events Utilize independent judgment - ingenuity - and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis Checks and makes minor adjustments to equipment Reports equipment failure to supervisor/appropriate staff Always maintains a clean work area and adequate level of supplies within their assigned rooms Carry out assigned tasks independently - varied assignments - including special and complex radiographic procedures Performs the full spectrum of radiographic exams - including standard radiographs - gastrointestinal exams - and genitourinary exams Utilizes textbooks and radiologist to perform exams requiring specialized or modified techniques Performs digital radiography - image manipulation - configures the image and verifies patient information before transmitting them to the PACS system Responsible for the quality assurance of the image (positioning/label/technique/network information) prior to transmission to the PACS network Can digitize films/burn CDs for the network and/or transmission to offsite locations Maintains the detectors/workstations (i.e.: primary/secondary plate erase - cleanliness of QA stations - etc.) as directed by the manufacturer Reports obvious abnormalities to radiologist before patient leaves department Maintain optimal imaging handling and processing conditions of the x-ray equipment Reviews history in CPRS for allergies Prepares oral contrast (barium or other contrast agents) Work Schedule: 6:45a - 5:30p with rotating Saturdays required Compressed/Flexible: Authorized Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70243-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22227346/social-worker-bhip https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22227346/social-worker-bhip Chattanooga, Tennessee, Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3g this part) Education Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the 4 accreditation standards for a masters of social work Licensure Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/ May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) Grade Determinations: GS-11 Experience and Licensure Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings - (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level NOTE: For appointment licensure or certification at this level please refer to paragraph 3c OR Education In addition to meeting basic requirements - a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities In addition to the experience above - candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of community resources - how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services - and ability to coordinate services Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic - cultural - ethnic - educational and other diversified backgrounds Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses - disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e acute - chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries - common medications and their effects/side effects - and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals - families - and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric - 8 medical - and social problems to achieve treatment goals Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers - social work graduate students - and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment {Full Performance Level] Assignments This is the full performance level Social workers at this level are licensed or certified to independently practice social work Incumbents are assigned to all program areas - including but not limited to: inpatient or outpatient medicine - surgery - mental health - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - and geriatrics Employees provide professional - independent social work services in the assigned area Duties include but are not limited to: assessing and documenting identified behaviors or symptoms of abuse - neglect - exploitation and/or intimate partner violence use of clinical social work skills and knowledge to maintain Veteran privacy and confidentiality per policies - handbooks or directives and acts as an advocate with appropriate VA and community service providers and agencies when it serves the best interest of the Veteran and family members/caregiver Incumbent independently assesses the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members - identifying the Veteran's strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and psychosocial acuity In collaboration with the Veteran - family/caregiver - and interdisciplinary treatment team - the social worker facilitates the delivery of health care services The social worker identifies family/caregiver stressors - conducts assessment and provides specific interventions The incumbent provides case management and care coordination to facilitate appropriate delivery of health care services - incorporates complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of Veterans - including making psychosocial and psychiatric diagnoses within approved clinical privileges or scope of practice The social worker links the Veteran with services - resources - and opportunities - in order to maximize the Veteran's independence - health - and well-being The social worker conducts timely assessment of at-risk Veterans in crisis to identify immediate needs - evaluate risk - and initiate safety plan as appropriate The social worker provides interventions independently with Veterans and their families/caregivers who are experiencing a wide range of complicated medical - behavioral health - financial - legal - and psychosocial problems They provide a range of interventions and treatment modalities which may include individual - group - and/or family counseling or psychotherapy They independently formulate and implement a treatment plan including measurable - achievable goals identifying the Veterans' needs - strengths - weaknesses - coping skills - and psychosocial acuity Social workers serve on committees - work groups - and task forces at the facility and VISN level or in the community They provide subject matter consultation to colleagues and students on the psychosocial treatment of Veterans offering professional opinions based on experience - expertise and role modeling effective social work practice skills The social worker establishes and maintains ongoing education programs for Veterans - community agencies - students - and staff - to facilitate understanding of social work interventions specific to the Veteran/Military population Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11 Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the work are generally minor and are generally sedentary in nature Physical activity involves sitting - standing - walking - bending - stooping - climbing stairs - and carrying light items such as papers - books - or other supplies The incumbent uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks The emotional demands can be stressful in working with the Veteran/Patient population and their families/caregivers A level of self-awareness is essential. Duties VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers - Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube.com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Responsible for patient outreach and support and facilitating engagement in treatment Patient contact is frequently initiated via telephone - video telehealth - or written correspondence - but face-to-face contact is also within the scope of this position Responsible for completing an initial care management assessment of the Veteran's status and needs that may include the following: Administration of validated patient-reported outcome measures Review of assessments and documentation completed by others Obtaining missing - pertinent information from providers - patients - and medical records Providing information about the wide variety of clinical and other services available to veterans throughout the medical system and local community Serve as BHIP Treatment Coordinator for all veterans assigned to the individual BHIP clinic Responsibilities may include contacting veterans whose care has lapsed - addressing veteran or caregiver questions - working with veterans' existing providers - and completing warm handoffs to clinicians or other staff within BHIP - to other TVHS programs both inside and outside of MHCL - as well as to programs in the community Actively participates in weekly caseload consultation with the BHIP team lead and will actively seek additional consultation as clinically indicated Assists the BHIP team lead in tracking and monitoring veterans with High-Risk Flags for suicide or who are otherwise at risk Responsible for monitoring of Veteran progress - using validated patient reported outcome measures - and ongoing review of patient status and recommendations for changes in treatment Responsible for providing education and brief interventions using evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation - motivational interviewing - and other focused treatment strategies Participates in relapse prevention planning throughout care - including transition from active treatment to maintenance as goals are achieved The incumbent may be asked - occasionally or regularly - to complete BHIP intake assessments - lead - or co-lead BHIP groups - or provide coverage within Mental Health Acute Care Clinic (MAC) or otherwise respond to requests for walk-in or same day care Responsible for timely and thorough documentation of all patient interactions The incumbent will be a Subject Matter Expert on clinical and other support services available within BHIP - in other MHCL programs - and throughout TVHS The CoCM will use a systems approach in relation to work with veterans - considering both clinical needs as well as psychosocial deficits that may be treatment-interfering and that could be addressed by engagement with additional services Functions effectively within interdisciplinary teams - fostering open communication - mutual respect - and shared decision-making to achieve high quality patient care Collaborates with BHIP leadership/team members to develop/enhance educational materials and use marketing strategies to promote BHIP CoCM services Effectively communicates with patients - families - caregivers - VA leadership - and members of the interdisciplinary team Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm - Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade) Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 70972F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:39:42 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195451/research-assistant-2-pediatric-gastroenterology https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22195451/research-assistant-2-pediatric-gastroenterology Nashville, Tennessee, 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: Pediatric Gastroenterology Job Summary: The lab in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking to fill a Research Assistant II (RA II) position. The lab research focuses on the regulation of intestinal homeostasis as it relates to the gut microbial-host interaction and intestinal inflammation. This job requires practical understanding of scientific techniques and experience with scientific theory REQUIRED: * Bachelor's (or equivalent experience) * 2 years of relevant experience You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours (40 hours weekly) in the Cancer Department at the VUMC Medical Research Building IV located at 2213 Garland Avenue in Nashville, TN. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : Since its inception in 1974, our The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has been dedicated to the comprehensive care of children and young adults with nutritional, gastrointestinal, or liver disorders. Our mission is to provide family-centered, state-of-the-art treatment for these disorders, to foster new discoveries that will change the manner in which they are prevented or treated in the future, and to train the next generation of physicians to become experts in our field. For additional information, please visit https://pediatrics.vumc.org/gastroenterology-hepatology-nutrition . Key Responsibilities: Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays. Understand and follow experimental protocols. Understand and follow experimental protocols. Follow all equipment manuals. Analyze and summarize experimental data/results, including recording, compiling, and interpreting data/results. Communicate data/results. Provide appropriate oral presentation and written documentation of experimental data/results as required. Maintain personal knowledge of scientific trends through literature reviews, attendance at meetings, conferences and seminars. Assist PI and/or lab team in modifications as directed. Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures. Follow University safety protocols. Ensure laboratory is prepared for experiments. Maintain inventories and prepare reagents as required. Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and university guidelines. Prepare and provide written documentation of experiments and preliminary research progress reports. Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic area. Experience and Skills: Experience with cell and organoid culture, bacterial culture, Western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, microscope usage, PCR assays, ELISA, apoptosis assay, and flow cytometry is preferred. Experience with animal studies is preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills with warmth, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. 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 : Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years Education : Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167526/research-asst-2-on-site https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167526/research-asst-2-on-site Nashville, Tennessee, 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: Pediatric Infectious Disease Job Summary: As a Research Assistant II, you will play a key role in advancing research within the Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research (VISPR) Program. This program is dedicated to investigating the etiology, epidemiology, prevention, and pathobiology of infectious diseases. Our mission is to quantify the burden of acute respiratory and diarrheal illnesses in young children--both locally and globally--and to develop effective mitigation strategies, such as vaccines, with a particular focus on optimizing influenza vaccination approaches for specialized populations (e.g., immunocompromised individuals). Working under moderate supervision, you will be responsible for setting up and conducting experiments, as well as advancing research projects in adherence to established protocols. This includes meticulous data recording and reporting of both standard and non-standard findings. In addition, you will assist with other laboratory and research tasks, collaborate with faculty, staff, and students within the lab, and foster communication with clinical and administrative team members within VISPR. Your contributions will be integral to the team's efforts in improving public health outcomes through innovative infectious disease research. Requirements * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. * Minimum of 2 years of hands-of laboratory experience. * Exceptional communication and documentation abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to convey findings clearly and accurately. * Proven ability to maintain precision and accuracy in all aspects of research and data recording. You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours at Vanderbilt Medical Center North located on 21st Ave. in Nashville, TN. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research Program was formed in 2024 to conduct clinical and translational research determining the burden of diarrheal and respiratory illnesses in young children and specialized populations and to find ways to reduce their burden (e.g., through vaccines, drugs, etc.). Since 2002, Dr. Halasa has been involved in vaccine trials enrolling children of all ages, including young infants and specialized populations such as children with cancer. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/halasa-lab/welcome-vispr . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts Wet Lab Experiments Preparation and Coordination of Samples in and out of lab Creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Working with supervisor to maintain supplies and working equipment. Processing samples from many different studies Working with supervisor to maintain supplies and working equipment. Assist in maintaining lab compliance with biological and chemical safety protocols Record data, perform data analysis and create graphs/reports Collaboration Training and onboarding new members on lab processing techniques Effectively communicate experimental results to supervisor and/or laboratory group meetings Work effectively with others to accomplish goals and to find solutions to problems Maintaining Lab Records Maintain inventories Freezer log mapping and coordination Organization of samples Sorting of samples Reconciliation of sample collection Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens) TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. 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 : Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 2 years Education : Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167525/research-asst-3-on-site https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22167525/research-asst-3-on-site Nashville, Tennessee, 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: Pediatric Infectious Disease Job Summary: As a Research Assistant 3, you will play a key role in advancing the research efforts of the Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research (VISPR) Program. This program is dedicated to investigating the causes, epidemiology, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of viral acute respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. These efforts focus on children and other special populations, including immunocompromised individuals. Our mission is to better understand the burden of acute respiratory and diarrheal illnesses in young children and develop strategies to mitigate these diseases in both pediatric and adult populations through innovative approaches to vaccines, therapies, and diagnostics. As a team member, you will manage, process, document, and potentially test human specimens for infection and immune responses to infection or vaccination. You'll follow regimented protocols to ensure accurate data recording and reporting of both standard and variant results. Working under minimal supervision, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful research while interacting with faculty, staff, trainees, and VISPR's clinical, data, and administrative teams. Additionally, you may assist with other laboratory and research activities, helping to drive our mission forward. REQUIREMENTS: * A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. * A minimum of 4 years of hands-on laboratory experience, showcasing your proficiency in laboratory techniques and protocols. * The ability to collaborate seamlessly within a team environment while demonstrating strong leadership capabilities to guide and support others effectively. * Exceptional data management skills, with the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret information accurately and efficiently. * Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision and consistency in all aspects of your work. You will work Monday-Friday, traditional daytime business hours at Vanderbilt Medical Center North located on 21st Ave. in Nashville, TN. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Vanderbilt Infection Surveillance & Prevention Research Program was formed in 2024 to conduct clinical and translational research determining the burden of diarrheal and respiratory illnesses in young children and specialized populations and to find ways to reduce their burden (e.g., through vaccines, drugs, etc.). Since 2002, Dr. Halasa has been involved in vaccine trials enrolling children of all ages, including young infants and specialized populations such as children with cancer. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/halasa-lab/welcome-vispr . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Specimen management Specimen receipt, sorting, inspection, and verification. Reconciliation of specimen collection and receipt with information populated in the laboratory and Program clinical databases (and extramural databases where applicable). Specimen shipment, including retrieval and organization of specimens, generation of manifests, packaging, and coordination with destination labs. Curation of the specimen biorepository, including continuous management and concerted staging of freezer contents for planned specimen use. Specimen organization and sorting. Cryobank mapping and verification. Processing and testing of specimens from numerous and diverse studies Specimen types: respiratory, blood, stool, oral, and occasionally other sources. Monitor and maintain supply inventory. Ensure properly functioning equipment. Stringently follow and maintain lab compliance with institutional, local, and federal biological and chemical safety protocols, policies, and regulations. Test methodologies might include nucleic-acid amplification assays, specific antibody detection, and rapid diagnostic devices; however, testing responsibilities will be secondary to specimen processing and management. Lab data, records, and written procedures . Record data, perform data analysis, and create graphs/reports. Create and review standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintain current, accurate, and fully annotated information in specimen biorepository electronic inventory systems. Maintain electronic supply inventories. Communication, instruction, and collaboration Effectively communicate study results, progress, status, challenges, and action plans to supervisor, laboratory group during regular meetings, and VISPR Program collaborators. Onboarding and training of new members in lab-processing techniques and related functions. Work synergistically with other VISPR team members (laboratory, clinical, data, and administration) in a proactive, solution-oriented manner to accomplish goals and resolve problems. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease. Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions , the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams. 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 : Work Experience : Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 4 years Education : Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22201510/manager-adult-outpatient-neurologic-rehabilitation https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22201510/manager-adult-outpatient-neurologic-rehabilitation Nashville, Tennessee, 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: Audiology Job Summary: Manage the day to day operations of the Team's occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, assistants and technicians. Communicate Team expectations and procedures for implementation of department/VUMC policies. Advocate for the resources required in the provision of high quality care to patients and families. Promote improvement of Team processes and patient care outcomes utilizing QI techniques/tools. Facilitate staff development and ongoing learning. Evaluate each staff member's individual and team performance. Coordinate programs with other Teams and the department to maximize use of limited resources. . Manager, Rehabilitation Services Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute | Neurologic Rehabilitation Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN Position Summary Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking an experienced Manager, Rehabilitation Services to provide operational, clinical, and strategic leadership for an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team at the Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute within the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center. This role oversees occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, assistants, and technicians delivering evidence-based care to pediatric and adult patients with complex neurologic conditions. This position is approximately 70% management and operations and 30% direct patient care, and oversees a team of 23 clinicians. The Manager, Rehabilitation Services plays a critical role in advancing clinical excellence, team performance, quality improvement initiatives, and patient outcomes while supporting education programs, including physical therapy residencies and student clinical experiences. About the Practice The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center serves adults and children diagnosed with central nervous system disorders, including brain injury, stroke, balance disorders, and aphasia. Through interdisciplinary care, innovative programs, and specialized clinics, the team supports patients in achieving maximal independence and improved quality of life. Key programs and clinics include Adult Speech and Language Services, Hearing and Speech Services, the Aphasia Program, Balance Disorders Clinic, Driver Rehabilitation Program, and the Seating and Mobility Clinic. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation team, including staffing, scheduling, and coverage to meet patient volume demands. Measure and monitor staff productivity, patient volumes, referral trends, and access metrics. Address personnel issues in compliance with VUMC and departmental policies and procedures. Review clinical documentation to ensure compliance with VUMC, departmental, and regulatory standards. Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery. Oversee expense and revenue budgets and provide input into the annual budget planning process. Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration Communicate departmental, organizational, and team policies, procedures, and initiatives. Facilitate regular forums for staff communication, education, and feedback. Update team policies and procedures and ensure consistent implementation across the team. Collect staff feedback and escalate themes and recommendations to department leadership. Participate actively in leadership meetings, workgroups, and interdisciplinary committees. Collaborate with other rehabilitation teams and departments to maximize shared resources. Quality Improvement and Outcomes Promote continuous improvement of clinical processes and patient outcomes using quality improvement tools and methodologies. Monitor trends in referrals, patient populations, and service utilization. Measure patient and customer satisfaction and develop action plans as appropriate. Select and lead at least one annual project focused on measuring patient outcomes related to a specific treatment protocol or pathway. Staff Development and Performance Management Support ongoing staff development and continuing education opportunities. Review and approve continuing education requests aligned with clinical practice needs. Conduct regular performance discussions and annual performance evaluations. Determine annual staff competencies specific to job function and scope of practice. Provide onboarding, orientation, and probationary evaluations for new team members. Review professional portfolios and applicable CAP points. Support and contribute to physical therapy residency programs and student clinical experiences. Direct Patient Care Provide direct patient care to selected populations within licensed scope of practice. Conduct patient evaluations and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Implement evidence-based interventions and assess treatment effectiveness. Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members. Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner. Meet productivity standards as established by departmental leadership. Required Qualifications Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist. Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in a rehabilitation or healthcare setting. Demonstrated experience in team leadership, operations management, budgeting, productivity monitoring, and conflict resolution. Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Leadership experience in an academic medical center or complex rehabilitation environment. Experience supporting residency programs, student education, or clinical training programs. Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and performance metrics. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage day to day operations for Team. Schedule staff's work and time off to assure coverage of patient volume Address personnel issues to insure compliance with policies and procedures Measure staff productivity, patient volumes, referrals to insure meeting expectations Review documentation in patient chart to assure meets VUMC, department and Team standards Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as they arise to assure smooth delivery of services Oversee expense and revenue budget for Team to meet department budgetary goals Communicate Team expectations and procedures for implementation of department/VUMC policies and initiatives. Provide a regularly scheduled forum for staff to hear/see/read departmental, VUMC and Team initiatives. Collect staff feedback and forward it to Director. Update Team procedures in the policy manual. Communicate to all staff any changes to insure standardization. Give staff ongoing feedback on their individual and Team performance to improve their overall functioning and compliance. Facilitate staff involvement in operational decision making to assist with implementation. Communicate department and Team objectives/goals annually. Contract with staff for their role in achieving these stated Team performance objectives. Advocate for the resources required in the provision of high quality care to patients and families. Use objective information to evaluate present status and propose needed additional resources. Provide input to the budget process to insure the budget accurately reflects performance predictions. Attend and participate actively in management and leadership meetings. Promote improvement of Team processes and patient care outcomes utilizing QI techniques/tools. Track referrals and patient populations on an ongoing basis looking for trends, variances or changes. Measure patient and customer satisfaction annually. Select at least one project per year to measure patient outcomes from a particular treatment protocol/pathway. Facilitate staff development and ongoing learning. Review continuing education requests and counsel staff in selection of events which improve their knowledge base for a particular population they serve. Meet with staff members at least twice per year to discuss their performance, competence and goal attainment. Oversee in-services to insure that staff needs are met. Evaluate each staff member's individual and Team performance annually (by June 30). Review therapist's professional portfolio and points for CAP. Use guidelines and scale for measurement of key functions. Determine annual competence of staff for their specific job function. Provide new staff orientation to job responsibilities. Determine end to probationary period. Coordinate programs with other Teams and the department to maximize use of limited resources. Actively participate in workgroups and meetings centering on patient population served. Share resources with other Teams and department. Provide patient care to selected population Evaluate patient utilizing current knowledge and skill Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan and recommendation Implement treatment to address goals. Ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, other healthcare professionals in the provision of care Document services appropriately Meet productivity standard as determined by Directors TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES 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: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.* Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies. 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-Athletic Trainer, Certified - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level : 5 years Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:04:40 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22173560/licensed-therapist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22173560/licensed-therapist Knoxville, TN, Job Description Is this you? Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare. Seeking work life balance. Interested in growing professionally. What we offer Therapists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid Model: Telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous ?above market? compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Incentive program Sign-on Bonus Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We?re seeking Licensed Therapists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states. Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations. LCSW or LMFT LPC-MHSP At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It?s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.  Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence! *Sign-On Bonus Provided. About LifeStance Health  LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Our values: Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self. Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment. Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it. One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose. If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use  www.lifestance.com  or  www.careers.lifestance.com .  Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the  @lifestance.com  domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security. LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at  ADA@lifestance.com   or by calling +1-800-308-0994.  Please note:  This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications,  resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address  as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official  careers page .   Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:02:19 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22173559/licensed-therapist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22173559/licensed-therapist Bristol, TN, Job Description Is this you? Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare. Seeking work life balance. Interested in growing professionally. What we offer Therapists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid Model: Telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous ?above market? compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Incentive program Sign-on Bonus Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We?re seeking Licensed Therapists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states. Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations. LCSW or LMFT LPC-MHSP At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It?s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.  Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence! *Sign-On Bonus Provided. About LifeStance Health  LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Our values: Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self. Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment. Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it. One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose. If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use  www.lifestance.com  or  www.careers.lifestance.com .  Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the  @lifestance.com  domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security. LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at  ADA@lifestance.com   or by calling +1-800-308-0994.  Please note:  This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications,  resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address  as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official  careers page .   Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:02:19 -0400 https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22173558/licensed-therapist https://careers.srcd.org/jobs/rss/22173558/licensed-therapist Nashville, TN, Job Description Is this you? Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare. Seeking work life balance. Interested in growing professionally. What we offer Therapists: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid Model: Telemedicine and in-person flexibility. Generous ?above market? compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Sign-on Bonus Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We?re seeking Licensed Therapists that are: Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states. Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations. LCSW or LMFT LPC-MHSP At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It?s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.  Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence! *Sign-On Bonus Provided. About LifeStance Health  LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Our values: Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self. Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment. Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it. One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose. If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use  www.lifestance.com  or  www.careers.lifestance.com .  Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the  @lifestance.com  domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security. LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at  ADA@lifestance.com   or by calling +1-800-308-0994.  Please note:  This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications,  resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address  as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official  careers page .   Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:02:19 -0400