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Fayetteville, Tennessee

Part-time Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Elk River of Fayetteville - Fayetteville, TN 37334Position Type: Part TimeJoin Our Team at Elk River of Fayetteville in Fayetteville, TN! Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further! Elk River of Fayetteville in Fayetteville, TN, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Part-time Speech-Language Pathologist.

About Us

Elk River Health and Nursing Center of Fayetteville, located in the charming town of Fayetteville, TN, is known for its compassionate care and welcoming environment.

Nestled near the picturesque Elk River and just a short drive from historic downtown Fayetteville, it offers a peaceful setting with access to local shops, dining, and parks.

Joining the therapy team at Elk River means working in a close-knit, supportive environment that prioritizes both resident well-being and professional development. The center’s serene location and focus on quality care make it an ideal place for dedicated healthcare professionals.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary: The Speech-Language Pathologist shall conduct screenings, evaluations, re-evaluations, discharge planning, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines. Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for conducting screenings, evaluations, and re-evaluations for residents. They also manage discharge planning and revise care plans under the supervision of a physician.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. An active state license and relevant national board certifications are required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EvaluationCare PlanningOrganizational SkillsWritten Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Speech Language Pathologist at Functional Pathways 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 6,691 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.9% 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,691 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Median resident rent
$779/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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