SLP Jobs in Tennessee

An SLP, or Speech-Language Pathologist, plays a crucial role in the therapy industry by diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. This includes disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing. They use detailed evaluations to create personalized treatment plans that aid in managing these disorders effectively. SLPs work in varied settings like schools, private practices, hospitals, and research labs. Skills such as active listening, critical thinking, patience, empathy, and excellent verbal communication are crucial to their role.

Before becoming an SLP, a person should ideally possess a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and necessary certifications include the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Prior job roles may include a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, where they work under a certified SLP, a Rehabilitation Aide in a healthcare setting, or a Special Education Teacher, where they gain experience working with individuals with communication disorders. These roles help build a strong foundation in understanding and implementing therapeutic techniques and strategies, critical for a successful career as an SLP.

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Bruceton, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Bruceton, TN
  • 15 days ago

Travel Speech Language Pathologist Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Bruceton, Tennessee Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist for...

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Speech Pathologist

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Franklin
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 11 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 11 days ago

Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary. Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment....

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Speech Language Pathologist - Schools

  • Amergis
  • Springfield, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Springfield, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Minimum Requirements: Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Licensure in the state of assignment required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred and may...

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Speech Pathologist Germantown PRN

  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Pathologist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences Preferred - Speech-Language Pathologist Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Health Knowledge, Skills and Abilities...

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Speech Language Pathologist - Hybrid or In Person

  • Amergis
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Minimum Requirements: Active Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Licensure in the state of assignment required Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred and may...

Hybrid

Speech Language Pathologist- Bartlett, TN

  • FOX Rehabilitation
  • Bartlett, TN
  • 10 hours ago
  • Bartlett, TN
  • 10 hours ago

Speech Language Pathologist Bartlett, TN FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Bartlett, TN, andwerelooking for passionate, licensed Speech Language Pathologists who want to deliver exceptional one-on-one...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Per Diem

  • Select Medical Corporation
  • Bristol, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Bristol, TN
  • 1 day ago

Overview Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Location: Bristol, Tennessee (SSH-Tri-Cities) Schedule: Per Diem Sign-on bonus: $2500 Compensation: $50 per hour SSH-Tri-Cities is a critical illness...

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Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Sevierville, TN

  • Sunbelt Staffing
  • Sevierville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Sevierville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Discover an exciting opportunity to grow your career as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in beautiful eastern Tennessee....

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Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Etowah, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Etowah, TN
  • 1 day ago

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where theyre needed most....

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • Life Care Center
  • Wartburg, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Wartburg, TN
  • 1 day ago

Language Pathologist (SLP) provides direct rehab care in speech therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards....

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago

Help Students Find Their Voice-and Your Own INVO, a proud member of The Stepping Stones Group, is seeking full-time, school-based Speech-Language Pathologists to join our growing team in Memphis, TN...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Onsite or Teletherapy

  • K12 CORE - Midwest Atlantic
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago

Are you a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist ready to make waves?...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - Full Time

  • Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Pathologists (SLP) evaluate and provide skilled speech-language therapy to individuals in a home setting, under the care of an attending physician....

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Permanent Therapy/Rehabilitation SLP Home Health

  • Aya Healthcare corporate careers
  • Jackson, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 4 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Permanent Therapy/Rehabilitation SLP Home Health job in Jackson, Tennessee paying Based on Experience....

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Permanent Speech Language Pathologist

  • KPG Healthcare
  • La Follette, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • La Follette, TN
  • 5 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Permanent Speech Language Pathologists to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for SLP Jobs in Tennessee

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTherapy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for SLP positions.



Highest Education Level

SLPs in Tennessee offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.8%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by SLPs in Tennessee
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%