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Associates In Pediatric Therapy
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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Job Description

New clinic serving the Chattanooga area coming soon!

Making a difference and helping kids shine, one session at a time

At Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT), we don’t just offer therapy, we build brighter futures through compassionate, individualized care. As a therapist with APT, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive team that puts kids and families first, all in a fun, energizing environment designed to help everyone thrive (including you!).

What Makes APT Different?

  • We do things differently, and it shows.
  • Client-Focused Care = No cookie cutter plans
  • Diverse Caseloads = Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” approach
  • Family-First Mindset = We care for the whole child
  • Run by Clinicians = You’re never just a number here, our therapists take pride in what they do

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Mentorship: Whether you are a new grad or an experienced therapist, APT provides top notch mentorship.
  • Flexible Schedules: Because life outside of work matters, too!
  • Bonuses + Growth Opportunities: Your work is valued, and your goals matter.
  • Amazing Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, life & disability insurance, company provided professional liability insurance – we’ve got you covered.
  • Clinician Run Company: You’ll be supported by people who get the work you do.

What You’ll Do

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will assess, develop, implement, and document positive behavior treatment plans to be used across settings, reducing over time as skills develop. The goal of the treatment plan will be to equip the patient to communicate his/her needs, participate in age-appropriate activities and have behavior inventions which reflect position approaches.

Functions in a supervisory capacity and provides guidance to all areas of programming including, training of RBTs and BCaBAs, as well as creation and revision of behavior plans for patients.

Facilitates and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for patients and their families.

  • Completes assessments and develops appropriate behavior plans to address caregiver and therapist concerns.
  • Provides on-going support and training of behavioral intervention to the other members of the child’s therapy team and family/caregiver support members.
  • Provides detailed daily treatment notes in EMR system and ensures daily billing of services provided.
  • Makes appropriate referrals for additional patient services, as needed.

Completes all required documentation and supervisory requirements as stated by state board for RBT and BCaBA supervision.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in related field
  • Hold an applicable and current, unrestricted certification as a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
  • Active KY state license as an Applied Behavior Analyst
  • One year of experience as a BCBA preferred
  • A passion for helping kids grow through individualized, affirming care
  • An individual who thrives on being part of a team, working alongside other disciplines, as needed
  • A collaborative spirit and a love for kids and collaboration
  • See why we are proud to work at APT:

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Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The BCBA will assess, develop, and implement positive behavior treatment plans while providing supervision and training to RBTs and BCaBAs. They are also responsible for maintaining detailed clinical documentation, billing services, and supporting families through resource identification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisRBT trainingClinical assessmentEMR systemsPatient advocacyCaregiver training

Pediatrics Career Context

In Tennessee, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (18 salary observations; 72 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (1,474 salary observations; 5,882 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (behavior analysis)ranked against 44 Pediatrics (Behavior Analysis) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPediatrics median $93k (middle half $86k–$98k)229 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Tennessee vs national$93k median in Tennessee$92k nationally (+1%)18 state / 1,474 national salary observations
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Tennessee37 active2,933 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% remote · 32% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment2,933 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (44 Pediatrics (Behavior Analysis) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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 Behavior Analyst Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 18 employers
14
<$105k
6
$105k-115k
16
$115k-125k
4
$125k-135k
2
$135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

41 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
73%
Loan repayment
59%
Relocation assistance
39%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$55-$65/hr
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$60-$65/hr
#3

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Remote 10-99

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#4

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$93k-$127k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics (Behavior Analysis) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 44 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Associates In Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Shelbyville, Kentucky
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision insurance
401(k) match
PTO
Life & disability insurance
Company provided professional liability insurance
Flexible schedules
Mentorship
Bonuses and growth opportunities

Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k
Typical market rent
$1,498/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Chattanooga, TN-GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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