Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (clinic-based)
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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 clients 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 clinic environment. Be 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 clients, 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 to the Clinical Manager for Medical Services and receives ongoing mentorship and training.
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
- Full time (salary or hourly)
- Paid documentation time
- 401(k) match
- PTO and paid holidays (once full time)
- Mileage reimbursement (once full time)
- Access to health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance (once full time)
- Access to short term disability (once full time)
- CEU subscription through ASHA Learning Pass (once full time)
- Online resources and therapy activities
- Mentorship and ongoing trainings/support
- Supportive administrative staff
Candidate Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders / Speech-Language
- Tennessee State License as an SLP, 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
Provide speech and language screenings, evaluations, case management, and direct therapy for children with disabilities and developmental delays. Assess client needs, develop treatment plans, track outcomes, and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary team members.
Requirements
A master’s degree in Communication Disorders or Speech-Language is required, along with a Tennessee SLP license or SLP Clinical Fellowship status through the Health-Related Board. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, a positive attitude, and a collaborative, innovative, growth-oriented approach.
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathologist weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (48 salary observations; 418 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,162 salary observations; 24,165 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathology | ranked against 7,549 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathologist median $94k (middle half $87k–$105k)181 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Tennessee vs national | $92k median in Tennessee | $98k nationally (−7%)48 state / 4,162 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Tennessee | 8 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All speech-language pathologist listings in Tennessee | 148 active | 7,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 16% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment148 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,153 in the last 30 days | 734 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist pay trend (all specialties) | +4.5% 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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