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Part-Time Speech Language Pathologist | Nashville, TN

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

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Job Description

  • Speech Language Pathologist - Nashville, TN
  • Part-Time & Per Diem opportunities available to start - schedule can build to full time!
  • Contract Rate: $40-$50/hour

About Hope Therapeutic Services

Hope Therapeutic Services, a proud division of Hope, has been transforming lives through skilled therapy services for over 26 years. We specialize in speech-language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavior therapy, and music therapy, all designed to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their fullest potential.

At Hope Therapeutic Services, we embrace a holistic approach to care, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where every individual—regardless of their challenges—receives exceptional, personalized support. Our mission is to enhance health, independence, and functionality through compassionate, evidence-based services.

As part of Hope, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals through clinical, educational, and therapeutic programs, Hope Therapeutic Services offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. If you’re seeking a mission-driven organization where your work transforms lives, Hope Therapeutic Services is the place for you!

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide evaluation, treatment, and consultation services to children in a clinic-based setting. The SLP will work with children with communication disorders affecting speech, language, voice, fluency, and social communication. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to support student success.

What You Will Do

Assessment & Evaluation

  • Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments to determine needs.
  • Interpret evaluation results and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to provide input on student goals.

Therapy & Intervention

  • Provide direct and indirect speech-language therapy services.
  • Implement evidence-based treatment strategies to improve communication skills.
  • Monitor student progress and adjust therapy plans as needed.

Collaboration & Consultation

  • Collaborate with families and other persons supporting the child's development and skill growth
  • Provide training and strategies for educators to facilitate classroom communication.
  • Communicate with caregivers about progress and recommendations for home support.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluation reports, therapy notes, and IEP updates.
  • Ensure compliance with IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and state/federal regulations

What You Will Bring

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Current Tennessee licensure as an SLP.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA preferred.
  • Experience in clinic-based settings or pediatric populations preferred.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.

What You Will Get

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Share, and Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
  • Great Work Environment!

Work Environment & Requirements

  • May require lifting materials or using assistive technology devices.

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct comprehensive assessments and provide direct therapy to children with communication disorders in a clinic setting. They will also collaborate with families and educators while maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current Tennessee state license. A Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) and experience with pediatric populations are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningPediatric therapyEvidence-based practiceOrganizational skills

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathologist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (45 salary observations; 363 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,241 salary observations; 21,982 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Tennessee vs national$94k median in Tennessee$98k nationally (−4%)45 state / 4,241 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathologist listings in Tennessee149 active7,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 55% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment149 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend+5.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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. At the posted ~$94k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
11
<$120k
3
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 30 employers
401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-CallPer Diem

Links Healthcare · Carmichael, California

$65-$70/hr
#3

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68 per hour
#4

Speech Language Pathologist PRN

$43.09-$66.47/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 616 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Hope

Primary and Secondary Education
Toledo, Ohio
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Profit Share and Match
Paid Time Off and Holidays

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,820/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.