Speech Therapist - Patrick Rehab & Wellness - Full Time
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Speech Therapist assumes primary responsibility for evaluation of the patient, planning, implementing, supervising, reevaluating and changing the treatment program. The therapist maintains adequate records and documents the appropriate progress reports and patient education. The therapist supervises support staff and students as assigned.
Qualifications
Education required: Master’s Degree from an Accredited Institution in the area of Speech Therapy/Communication Disorders
License, certification and/or registration: ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology, or eligible to begin CFY with successful completion of national exam required. Tennessee license in Speech Pathology required. Must receive BCLS certification within orientation period.
Experience
Prefer clinical work with adults with speech/language/swallowing/voice disorders. Training/experience for participation in Modified Barium Swallows and operation of Video stroboscopic equipment.
Additional skills/abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability and willingness to work with all patients in a fast-paced environment.
About Us
HH Lincoln Health, part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, has proudly served the Lincoln County community since 1917. Located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and supporting the health and well-being of our community through every stage of life.
Lincoln Medical Center is a 50-bed hospital offering a comprehensive range of emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. Our organization includes Donalson Care Center, Home Health & Hospice, and Patrick Rehab & Wellness Center, all working together to provide seamless, coordinated care. In addition, we offer primary care, women's health services, cardiology, surgical care, and specialized wound care to meet the diverse needs of our community.
Our facilities are committed to developing our team members. We value the contributions of every employee and recognize that their dedication and expertise are essential to delivering exceptional care to our patients and their families. With more than 400 employees, HH Lincoln Health is proud to be one of the largest employers in Lincoln County and a trusted healthcare partner for the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and developing, implementing, and supervising individualized treatment programs. They must also maintain accurate clinical records and provide patient education while supervising support staff and students.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (45 salary observations; 328 listings), vs ~$99k nationally (3,743 salary observations; 20,322 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, 6% are remote, 64% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $101k (middle half $88k–$109k)73 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $94k median in Tennessee | $99k nationally (−5%)45 state / 3,743 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Tennessee | 148 active | 7,113 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 64% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Huntsville Hospital Health System
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Living in Fayetteville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $254k
- Median resident rent
- $779/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.