Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP or CF-SLP)
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Job Description
Requirements
CF-SLPs: Must be on track to earn a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
CCC-SLPs: Must hold a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC-SLP certification, and be eligible for Tennessee licensure.
All therapists must adhere to professional standards set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
Benefits & Perks
- 1:1 therapy sessions with children in schools—no IEP meetings required
- Caseload average: 35-40 students
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for full-time employees with no waiting period
- W2 employment with salary or per-session pay options, paid bi-monthly
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Company-paid short- & long-term disability for full-time employees
- 401(k) match for all employees
- Company car access or mileage reimbursement
- Performance-based bonuses ($100-$500 per month)
- Annual materials reimbursement ($75 per year)
- Access to assessment materials, protocols, and over 1,000 free resources
- Paid training: One week of onboarding + monthly teach-ins for CEUs
- Continuing education reimbursement ($500 per year)
- Professional development & leadership opportunities
- Tenure-based due allowances
- Community involvement opportunities across TN & NC
- Additional stipends for CF Supervisor, District Coordinator, and Clinical Lead roles
- Structured CF mentorship program
- Company-paid professional liability insurance
- Sign-on bonuses for per-session CCC-SLPs
No Non-compete Agreement
At Sidekick, we’re proud to be a Woman-Led Top Workplace and a Knoxville Top Workplace for four consecutive years, as well as a Top Workplace USA for two consecutive years. Our culture prioritizes flexibility, clinical excellence, and work-life balance, empowering therapists to make a meaningful impact on the children we serve.
Interested but don’t see your preferred location? Email us at careers@mysidekicktherapy.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 speech-language therapy sessions to students in school settings. Adhere to professional standards set by ASHA and comply with all state and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (35 salary observations; 281 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (3,197 salary observations; 17,447 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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.
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