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Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, or Physical Therapist

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Pediatric therapy roles (SLP, OT, PT) in Knoxville, TN. Flexible schedules, mentorship, and comprehensive benefits. New grads welcome.

Join Associates In Pediatric Therapy as a Pediatric Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Mentorship in Knoxville, Tennessee. Making a difference and helping kids shine, one session at a time. At Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT), we don’t just offer therapy, we build brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) match
  • PTO
  • Life & disability insurance
  • Mentorship

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Associates In Pediatric Therapy as a Pediatric Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and provide individualized treatment for children from birth to age 21 with physical, emotional, or psychosocial needs. Collaborate with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans and maintain professional licensure standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy. A current, unrestricted license to practice is required, though new graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningFine Motor DevelopmentSensory ProcessingSpeech Language PathologyGross Motor InterventionsGait TrainingNeuromuscular Re-educationCognitive-communication TherapySwallowing DisordersInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationPatient Care

Pediatrics — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 16% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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About Associates In Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Shelbyville, Kentucky
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
PTO
Life & disability insurance
Company provided professional liability insurance
Mentorship