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Sidekick Therapy Partners
Altamont, Tennessee

Speech-Language Pathologist- School Setting

Speech-Language Pathologist Above average in Speech Language PathologyNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 36m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Requirements

CF-SLPs: Must be on track to earn a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

CCC-SLPs: Must hold a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC-SLP certification, and be eligible for Tennessee licensure.

All therapists must adhere to professional standards set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

Benefits & Perks

  • 1:1 therapy sessions with children in schools—no IEP meetings required
  • Caseload average: 35-40 students
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for full-time employees with no waiting period
  • W2 employment with salary or per-session pay options, paid bi-monthly
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
  • Company-paid short- & long-term disability for full-time employees
  • 401(k) match for all employees
  • Company car access or mileage reimbursement
  • Performance-based bonuses ($100-$500 per month)
  • Annual materials reimbursement ($75 per year)
  • Access to assessment materials, protocols, and over 1,000 free resources
  • Paid training: One week of onboarding + monthly teach-ins for CEUs
  • Continuing education reimbursement ($500 per year)
  • Professional development & leadership opportunities
  • Tenure-based due allowances
  • Community involvement opportunities across TN & NC
  • Additional stipends for CF Supervisor, District Coordinator, and Clinical Lead roles
  • Structured CF mentorship program
  • Company-paid professional liability insurance
  • Sign-on bonuses for per-session CCC-SLPs
  • No non-compete agreement

At Sidekick, we’re proud to be a Woman-Led Top Workplace and a Knoxville Top Workplace for four consecutive years, as well as a Top Workplace USA for two consecutive years. Our culture prioritizes flexibility, clinical excellence, and work-life balance, empowering therapists to make a meaningful impact on the children we serve.

Interested but don’t see your preferred location? Email us at careers@mysidekicktherapy.com

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 speech-language therapy sessions to students within a school setting. Adhere to professional standards set by ASHA and comply with all state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentIEP documentationTherapy session managementASHA standards compliancePediatric therapyTreatment planningClinical documentationCommunication disordersSpeech therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist- School Setting at Sidekick Therapy Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,240 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Speech Language Pathology

  • No call

Living in Altamont

Median resident rent
$850/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Sidekick Therapy Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for full-time employees with no waiting period
W2 employment with salary or per-session pay options
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Company-paid short- & long-term disability for full-time employees
401(k) match for all employees
Company car access or mileage reimbursement
Performance-based bonuses ($100-$500 per month)
Annual materials reimbursement ($75 per year)