Speech Language Pathologist - Rutherford County - Part Time
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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 children 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 valid Tennessee state license as an SLP-CCC or SLP-CF is required.
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $94k (middle half $84k–$101k)186 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Tennessee | 135 active | 6,857 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 58% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment143 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,529 in the last 30 days | 1,249 the 30 days before (+102%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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