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Signature HealthCARE
Portland, Tennessee

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Job Description

About Us

Signature HealthCARE of Portland Rehab & Wellness Center is a 112-bed long term care/rehab-to-home facility located in Portland, TN. Signature HealthCARE of Portland provides comprehensive behavioral services for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other related disorders. The vision, to radically change the landscape of healthcare, forever. Through education and empowerment, we earn the trust of every patient, family member, and the community we serve.

Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care. ai-enabled solutions.

We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.

Overview

Are you looking for a mission-purpose driven career where you are part of a team that makes a difference in peoples’ lives every day?

Signature Rehab is dedicated to providing top rehab care to residents of Signature HealthCARE nursing homes nationwide, as well as other individuals on an outpatient basis.

We are recruiting for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team.

How You Will Make a Difference

Under Signature Rehab’s integrated care model rehabilitative therapist work closely with other clinical caregivers to ensure residents and patients make a full recovery and a timely return to the activities they enjoy.

What You Need to Make a Difference

Graduate of an accredited program of speech, hearing science and language development, culminating in a minimum of a master’s degree.

A Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.

Current Clinical Competence Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Our exceptional Benefits Package and Signature Perks include the following and more!

Live with Purpose at Signature HealthCARE

  • Our exceptional benefits and Signature Perks are designed to support your health, wealth, and well-being, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • First Stop Health Virtual Healthcare
  • 401(k) & Roth 401(k)
  • Company-Paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Incentive Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Tuition Discounts with Select Universities
  • Student Debt Assistance (eligible SNF RNs & LPNs)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Partner Perks Discount Program
  • Perfect Attendance Program
  • Pay Advance & Next Day Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Support Beyond Benefits with VitalLink and the Signature Inspire Foundation
  • At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are empowered—not just encouraged—to use their talents and abilities to solve problems.
  • Our culture is built on three pillars: Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship.
  • Each pillar has dedicated initiatives that strengthen our culture and create opportunities for growth.

Come see what the revolution is all about!

Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all applicants and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide comprehensive rehabilitative care to residents and outpatients to ensure a full recovery. They will work collaboratively with clinical caregivers to support patient return to daily activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree from an accredited program in speech, hearing science, and language development. A valid state license and current Clinical Competence Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech language pathologyClinical carePatient recoveryDementia careAlzheimer's careSpeech science

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Tennessee, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (51 salary observations; 307 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (4,896 salary observations; 19,053 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 29 employers

10
<$100k
9
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$337k
Median resident rent
$1,141/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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

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About Signature HealthCARE

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Virtual Healthcare
401(k) & Roth 401(k)
Life Insurance
HSA & FSA
PTO & Holiday Incentive Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Debt Assistance