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Reliant Rehabilitation
Tiptonville, Tennessee

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.

Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation?

Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities. As one of the nation’s largest contract therapy providers, Reliant offers unmatched clinical support, professional development, and growth opportunities.

Our leadership team began their careers as therapists, and we take pride in promoting from within.

You’ll be supported by a dedicated clinical team that provides ongoing training, proven protocols, and hands-on guidance — ensuring therapy is delivered effectively for patients and in full compliance to support our partners.

With operations in 44 states and more than 900 communities nationwide, Reliant can match your location, schedule, and career goals, wherever your path leads.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
  • Maternity and Paternity support program
  • Continuing education, mentorship programs and clinical leadership development
  • Tuition loan repayment assistance Program
  • Flexible scheduling options

Responsibilities

Delivering Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) services to patients in accordance with the principles of speech-language therapy and Reliant Rehabilitation’s standards.

Foster positive relationships with clients and facility staff while providing high-quality care, including patient screening and evaluation, development and implementation of treatment plans, discharge planning, and case management.

Uphold professional conduct that reflects Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to excellence and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Improve patients’ communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities through direct provision and oversight of speech therapy
  • Contribute to the development and sustainability of a robust SLP program
  • Strengthen clinical, professional, and leadership skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education
  • Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on developments in speech-language pathology and the healthcare environment
  • Apply knowledge of relevant billing models and treatment guidelines to ensure care meets clinical and regulatory standards
  • Deliver care that aligns with treatment goals and produces meaningful outcomes
  • Adhere to infection control and environmental safety protocols within the facility
  • Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for effective communication and documentation
  • Maintaining confidentiality as appropriate and ensuring compliance with the state practice act in the state(s) where you are licensed.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Valid Speech-Language Pathologist state license

Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCommunication therapyCognitive-linguistic therapySwallowing therapyClinical documentationRegulatory complianceInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Reliant Rehabilitation 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 ~$93k (43 salary observations; 350 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 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 55% have no call, 38% 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
Tennessee vs national$93k median in Tennessee$99k nationally (−5%)43 state / 3,878 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$119k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Tennessee139 active6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 55% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentTennessee 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. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 16 employers
6
<$100k
0
$100k-125k
10
$125k-150k
6
$150k-175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
72% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
28% this job
Relocation assistance
28%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California

$72-$80/hr
#2

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

MultiCare Health System · Federal Way, Washington

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#3

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 20 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.

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About Reliant Rehabilitation

Hospitals and Health Care
Plano, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Company-paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs
Maternity and Paternity Support
Continuing Education
Tuition Loan Repayment Assistance
Flexible Scheduling

Living in Tiptonville

Median resident rent
$510/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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