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Speech Language Pathologist - OUTPATIENT PEDIATRICS

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

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Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

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Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.

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*THIS IS A PEDIATRIC OUTPATIENT POSITION*

Plans, administers, and coordinates speech therapy treatments to patients from all age groups in order to maximize their potential physical functioning. Performs Modified Barium Swallow evaluations in conjunction with the Radiology department.

Contributes to the development of speech therapy policies, setting of standards, and revision of procedures as needed. Works closely with family members to assure achievement of goals and continuity of care. Provides documentation of patient progress, reassesses and modifies goals and treatments as needed.

Assists department Director/Manager in administrative duties in all areas of care (Outpatient, Acute, and Skilled Nursing/ECF Areas).

Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy Program with a Master’s degree.

May be a new graduate, but prefer 1 to 2 years of staff ST experience. Experience with PPS system and ability to articulate skilled criteria a plus. Desirable characteristics include proficiency in written and verbal communication, proficiency with computerized documentation, and the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public. Experience/competency with Modified Barium Swallows needed.

Licensed in State of Tennessee. Must hold a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA); may work as clinical fellow per ASHA guidelines to obtain certificate of clinical competence and apply for full licensure when 1260 hours of work and a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time experience or its part-time equivalent is achieved.

Key Responsibilities

The speech-language pathologist will plan, administer, and coordinate speech therapy treatments for pediatric patients to maximize their physical functioning. They will also perform modified barium swallow evaluations and collaborate with families to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited Speech Therapy program and be licensed in the state of Tennessee. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA is required, though clinical fellows are eligible to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric speech therapyPatient assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient care

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathologist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (54 salary observations; 355 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,468 salary observations; 21,665 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Tennessee vs national$92k median in Tennessee$97k nationally (−6%)54 state / 5,468 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Tennessee154 active7,665 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 62% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs
8
<$105k
6
$105k-125k
6
$125k-145k
9
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
11%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 568 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$321k
Typical market rent
$1,406/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cleveland, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.