Speech Language Pathologist – Skilled Nursing Facility
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Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Ashland City, Tennessee.
This role focuses on working with an adult and geriatric population, helping patients recover from stroke, neurological conditions, and other medical issues affecting communication and swallowing.
You will play a key role in improving patients’ quality of life by delivering individualized therapy plans that support functional communication and safe swallowing. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and patient-centered care, this is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and meaningful impact.
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in patients
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings
- Provide therapy focused on speech, cognition, and dysphagia management
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy techniques and safety strategies
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Active state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Minimum of 6 months of recent SLP experience within the last 5 years preferred
- Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or geriatric setting is a plus
- Strong clinical and communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and quality of life
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They are responsible for developing individualized treatment plans and educating patients and families on therapy techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist – Skilled Nursing Facility at TheraEd Staffing Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,936 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
TheraEd Staffing Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 117 active listings.
In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (42 salary observations; 334 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,120 salary observations; 21,556 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $94k (middle half $85k–$104k)177 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $92k median in Tennessee | $98k nationally (−6%)42 state / 4,120 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Tennessee | 139 active | 6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 44% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment147 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,626 in the last 30 days | 1,391 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| TheraEd Staffing Group | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index117 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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