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TheraEd Staffing Group
Ashland City, Tennessee

Speech Language Pathologist – Skilled Nursing Facility

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Speech-language pathologyCognitive therapyCommunication disordersClinical documentationTreatment planningGeriatric care

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.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,936 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-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 livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Tennessee139 active6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 44% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment147 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,626 in the last 30 days1,391 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 Groupsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index117 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,936 Speech Language Pathology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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$95k-115k
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6
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
73%
CME allowance
42% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ashland City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,626/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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