Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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Job Description
The Speech/Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the families, clients and school districts.
- Evaluate and diagnose speech and language disorders in patients
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Lead therapy sessions and provide support to patients and families
- Document progress and maintain accurate patient records
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best patient outcomes
- Stay current with industry developments and advancements in speech and language therapy
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Experience working with a diverse client population
- Bilingual proficiency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with assistive technology and communication devices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Experience in both clinical and educational settings
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Bonus IncentivesPTO
- Paid Holidays
Key Responsibilities
The SLP evaluates and diagnoses speech and language disorders to develop individualized treatment plans for students and patients. They lead therapy sessions and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal development and outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Change HR a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,775 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; 304 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,875 salary observations; 18,962 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, 12% are remote, 46% 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.
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