Speech Pathologist, Children's - PRN
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in Tennessee post a median of $49 an hour, the middle half $45–$55.27, across 13 jobs that state their pay. Speech-language pathologists employed in Tennessee earn a median of $40.69 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Speech-language pathologists in Tennessee: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Tennessee issues and accepts ASLP-IC privileges: a speech-language pathologist or audiologist whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of a Tennessee license. (ASLP-IC Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Tennessee license, apply to the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences for a license by endorsement ($160, by its own page): what Tennessee asks. Every state's ASLP-IC status.
What Tennessee requires of a speech-language pathologist
Speech Language Pathologist, from the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences.
- Applicants need a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited institution and either a current ASHA CCC-SLP or 400 practicum hours, a clinical fellowship and a passing Praxis score. Each state where the applicant holds or held a license sends an official statement of the license's condition, and the Tennessee Jurisprudence Exam must be passed (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1370-01-.04, 1370-01-.05(10), 1370-01-.08).
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years; renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education in the two calendar years before the renewal year, at least 10 in the licensee's area of practice (Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1370-01-.12).
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About the job
Job Summary
Will provide direct and indirect patient care as a speech language pathologist throughout the Erlanger Health System. Will ensure appropriate staffing patterns at all locations served by Children’s Therapy Services in order to met productivity standards. Act as liaison between Director, contract services, and physicians. Responsible for compliance, chart audits, and quality improvement projects.
Education:
Required: M.A./M.S. from an accredited School of Speech Language Pathology.
Preferred:
Experience:
Required: 5 years experience with pediatric population and pediatric swallow studies
Preferred: Management experience in acute care/outpatient setting. Management experience to include productivity standards, billing and reimbursement, JCAHO compliance and budget management.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required: Tennessee Licensure Speech/Language Pathologist. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward. Certified Clinical Competency
Preferred:
Department Position Summary:
Assure all employee records are maintained. Meet with Director at regular intervals. Actively seek to expand the role of the department within the community. Work as a liaison between the medical and clinical staff with issues concerning patient care and program development. Serve as a liaison between clinical staff and contract service providers. Manage clinical responsibilities for assessment and treatment of infants and children between birth and 21 years of age. Must be able maximize utilization of all resources to best serve patients, families and the medical community.
The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients with speech/language impairment as result of injury, disease, or other causes. The employee must be able to participate in team meetings and discharge planning. They must comply with the standards as set down by the American Speech and Hearing Association regarding the treatment procedures and professional ethics. The employee must comply with standards described in the departmental policies and procedures.
From Erlanger Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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