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Stellar Therapy Services
Decatur, Tennessee

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifePart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

  • School-Based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC)
  • Location: Decatur, TN
  • Employment Type: Part-Time

About Us

Stellar Therapy Services is a therapist-owned and operated company passionate about delivering excellent therapy services to schools and educational communities.

Our focus is on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for both our students and our therapists. We believe in empowering our team to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Our employees are “Stellar Stars” who share our values of family – in whatever shape or form – and excellence in everything we do.

Apply today to see why our therapists say, "We love our job!"

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our school-based therapy team.

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat communication and language disorders while collaborating with educators, families, and other professionals to help students succeed academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with IEP goals.
  • Provide direct therapy services, consultation, and classroom support as needed.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Participate in IEP meetings and provide professional recommendations.
  • Document student progress and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and district regulations.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Active SLP license in the state of practice (or eligibility to obtain before start date).
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; CFY candidates welcome!
  • School-based or pediatric experience preferred, not required.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
  • Passion for helping children reach their fullest potential.

Why Join the Stellar Team?

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Biweekly Direct Deposit
  • Support from skilled therapists and an incredible admin team
  • Family-friendly work environment

Therapist-owned and Managed Company

  • Customize your own schedule – tell us when and how much you want to work!
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech AssessmentLanguage AssessmentTreatment PlanningIEP DevelopmentPediatric TherapyCommunication DisordersClinical DocumentationCase ManagementPatient Advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Stellar Therapy Services a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (51 salary observations; 307 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,896 salary observations; 19,053 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, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 28 employers

10
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
57% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Thera Peds · Conifer, Colorado

$65-$80/hr
#2

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Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist

$65-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$332k
Median resident rent
$847/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Professional Development
Continuing Education