Speech Language Pathologist
How this pay compares
This posting states $35–$50 an hour. 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, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. 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).
Speech-language pathologist jobs and requirements in Tennessee · Every state's rule
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About the job
Speech Language Pathologist
Join Our Team at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing!
We Start Where Others Stop!™ - Our mission is to provide unprecedented levels of genuine care and customer service for our community's Rehabilitation and Nursing needs. We're seeking a talented and motivated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dynamic team in Manchester, Tennessee.
About the Role
As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will be responsible for assessing referred patients and providing rehabilitation services to help them improve their functional capabilities and achieve their goals. You will work independently, evaluating and treating patients without direct supervision, and will collaborate with other disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care. Your exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence will be essential in delivering high-quality care to our residents.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations, and restrictions to determine their potential for rehabilitation
- Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance
- Provide direct patient care, including evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification, and discharge documentations
- Collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care
- Demonstrate clinical excellence and exceptional patient service skills
- Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and demonstrate professionalism at all times
- Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
Qualifications/Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university
- Valid professional license and registration for the state of TN
- Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care preferred but not limited to
- Well-versed in documentation writing, including evaluations, weekly progress notes, recertification, and discharge documentations
- Ability to collaborate with all disciplines to provide best patient-centered treatment and care
- Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
Benefits
- Hourly rate range based on experience
- Part-time and full-time opportunities available
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and compassionate team
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist, we encourage you to apply today! Please note that Manchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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