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Covington, Tennessee

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Covington Post Acute, located in Covington, Tennessee, is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility. It offers care for up to 98 residents in private and semi-private suites. The facility emphasizes a comfortable and engaging environment with indoor and outdoor common spaces, personalized dietary plans, and a variety of social activities. Additional services include nursing, physical and occupational therapy, mental health support, and more.

Why Join Us?

At Covington Post Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to our residents in a compassionate and supportive environment ensuring our residents thrive in comfort and dignity.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality care. Whether you are an experienced professional or exploring a rewarding career in healthcare, Covington offers a collaborative and growth-focused workplace where your efforts truly make an impact.

Position Overview

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will play an integral role in diagnosing and treating individuals with communication and swallowing disorders, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.

  • Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of patients with speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and patient goals.
  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address identified communication difficulties.
  • Monitor and document patients' progress throughout the course of treatment.
  • Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
  • Educate patients and their families on speech and language disorders and coping strategies.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patients' evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.

Qualifications

  • Active license as Speech Language Pathologist in TN.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care, experience is a plus

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

PRN

Key Responsibilities

The SLP is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients with communication and swallowing disorders through thorough assessments and individualized treatment plans. They collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide holistic care and educate patients and families on coping strategies.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech-Language PathologyPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningSwallowing Disorder TreatmentCommunication Disorder TreatmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationClinical DocumentationEvidence-Based Intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN at Links Healthcare 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

In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (42 salary observations; 334 listings), vs ~$99k nationally (3,878 salary observations; 21,654 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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, 50% require no weekends.

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 $101k (middle half $91k–$130k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Tennessee vs national$92k median in Tennessee$99k nationally (−7%)42 state / 3,878 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: 10% remote · 44% no call · 50% 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+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,936 Speech Language Pathology listings), 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 contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
8
<$95k
6
$95k-115k
2
$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs
401k / retirement match
75%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Speech Language PathologistContract

Liberty Education Solutions · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$72 per hour
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa ClaraPer Diem

CVHCare · Santa Clara, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

Speech Language Pathologist

$60-$65/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

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 Covington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,063/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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