Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Nashville, TN

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

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Speech Language Pathologist - Schools

  • Amergis
  • Springfield, TN (24 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Springfield, TN (24 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 hours ago

#LI-JD5 Job Category: Education Job Function: Education | Speech Language Pathologist | Speech Language Pathologist School Job Type: Contract - Part Time Setting: Schools Position Type: Healthcare Office...

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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist SLP - Care Coordination - Part-Time

  • EmpowerMe Wellness
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Overview This isn’t therapy as usual – it’s therapy reimagined. At EmpowerMe Wellness, our therapists don’t just treat patients — they become the heartbeat of EmpowerMe 360, our integrated model...

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Speech Therapist PRN

  • TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 7 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications Speech Language Pathologist The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)is responsible forperforming comprehensive patient evaluations of cognitive-communication, swallowing,...

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job

  • Hopebridge, LLC
  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 11 days ago

Apply Now Why You'll Love This Job Looking for more than just another SLP role? Join Hopebridge, founded by Kim Strunk, Occupational Therapist, where collaboration, compassion, and clinical...

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Speech Therapist

  • United Health Group
  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 21 days ago

Required Qualifications: Licensed in Speech Therapy in the stateof residence....

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Speech Language Pathologist

  • Legacy Healthcare Services
  • Hermitage, TN (10 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Hermitage, TN (10 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 23 days ago

Experience a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) career that's full of joy, purpose, and opportunities to grow....

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

  • The Stepping Stones Group
  • Ashland City, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Ashland City, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 27 days ago

We're currently welcoming full-time, school-based Speech-Language Pathologists to our growing team in Ashland City, TN....

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Speech Language Pathologist PRN

  • HCA Healthcare
  • Nashville, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 27 days ago

Do you have career opportunities as a(an) Speech Language Pathologist you want with your current employer?...

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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Adult Acute Care

  • Vanderbilt Health
  • Nashville, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 27 days ago

- Thursday Join a National Leader in Patient Care, Education & Innovation Vanderbilt University Hospital, a Magnet-designated academic medical center, is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)...

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Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist

  • Associates In Pediatric Therapy LLC
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Apply Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist Nashville, TN SLP, OT, PT Apply Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Making a difference and helping kids shine,...

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  • (Cedar Creek Post Acute) Mount Juliet SNF Healthcare, LLC
  • Mount Juliet, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mount Juliet, TN (18 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs....

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Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where theyre needed most. Youll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the...

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Speech Language Pathologist

  • Ascension Health
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required....

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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) Multiple Tennessee Locations This position is reserved exclusively for licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)....

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Feeding & Home Health

  • Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with experience in pediatric feeding, infant medical feeding, neonatal feeding therapy, and pediatric dysphagia to provide pediatric home health speech...

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Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Nashville, TN 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 Speech-Language Pathologists in Nashville, TN
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%