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Project Play Therapy
Nashville, Tennessee

Part Time School Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 54m ago · Verified live

Job description

Who We Are
Project Play is on a mission to help others see and celebrate each child’s unique gifts. Everyday, we open our doors for hundreds of children, helping to foster their growth and independence. We continuously “show up” for our kids because we fiercely believe in our vision, that all children can reach their fullest potential!

Be Part of Our Village
The Speech Language Pathologist position is a direct impact position at Project Play Therapy that plays a pivotal role in helping students reach their fullest potential by facilitating quality service delivery. In this position, you will change the game for children with disabilities and developmental delays by providing speech and language therapy and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members in an energetic and fun school environment. Be a part of a team that is making a substantial impact on the community!
The ideal candidate for this position would use passion, creativity, problem solving, and collaboration to engage with students, parents/guardians, and other service providers. In this position you will have the opportunity to build relationships across Project Play Therapy’s team of professionals through regular collaboration and team gatherings, and continue your growth in evidence-based practice through roundtables and continuing education opportunities. In a work environment that prioritizes loving our village, you will discover the opportunity to grow professionally alongside a young, vibrant company, and to be energized by the passionate pursuit of our vision! This position reports directly to the Lead SLP.
Empower Your Skills
Build relationships with clients, families, and team members to establish rapport and trust
Establish and maintain excellent, game-changing service delivery, including via screenings, evaluations, case management, and direct therapy
Assess client needs, design treatment plans, and collect data to show the impact of services and help clients reach their goals
Contribute to a team environment that values collaboration, growth, and joy
Embrace the Perks
Salaried or full time hourly position (ask us about part-time options, too!)
Paid documentation time
401(k) match
PTO and paid holidays
Access to health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
Access to short term disability
CEU coverage
Online resources and therapy activities
Mentorship and ongoing trainings/support
Technology available
Mileage reimbursement available depending on assignment
Candidate Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders / Speech-Language
Tennessee State License as an SLP-CCC, or SLP-CF from the Health-Related Board
Demonstrates strong organization and communication skills, a positive attitude, and the belief that all children can reach their fullest potential with the right supports
Believes collaboration, innovation, fun, and a growth mindset are foundational to success

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide direct speech and language therapy services to students in a school setting. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to assess client needs and develop effective treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology. A Tennessee State License as an SLP-CCC or SLP-CF is required for this position.

Key Skills

Treatment planningData collectionInterdisciplinary teamwork

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% 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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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About Project Play Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Nashville, TN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) match
PTO and paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short term disability
CEU coverage
Paid documentation time