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Project Play Therapy
Nashville, Tennessee

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (clinic-based)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-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 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

Speech-Language TherapyClient AssessmentScreenings and EvaluationsTreatment PlanningData CollectionInterdisciplinary CollaborationFamily EngagementRapport Building

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).

What does the Speech-Language Pathologist market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in speech-language pathologyranked against 7,549 Speech-Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-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 livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Tennessee8 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All speech-language pathologist listings in Tennessee148 active7,645 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 16% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment148 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,153 in the last 30 days734 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,549 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. Tennessee figures use all speech-language pathologists: too few Tennessee Pediatrics postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs
7
<$95k
9
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
7
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
39% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Speech Language PathologistContract

Liberty Education Solutions · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$72 per hour
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa ClaraPer Diem

CVHCare · Santa Clara, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

Speech Therapist (Pediatrics)

$94k-$139k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 616 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 (once full time)
Mileage reimbursement (once full time)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short term disability
CEU subscription through ASHA Learning Pass

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,820/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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