Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Tennessee

Speech Language Pathologist jobs in Tennessee are consistently in demand, with strong hiring across hospital systems, school districts, pediatric clinics, and outpatient rehabilitation centers at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville anchor most of the market, where employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, and Covenant Health maintain steady pipelines of openings. The most sought-after specialties in Tennessee are pediatric language disorders, dysphagia management, and school-based speech services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles86
Top employerThrive Therapies
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring49
Work type82% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Signature HealthCARE LLC
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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Signature HealthCARE LLC
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Signature HealthCARE LLC
Portland, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Aegis Therapies
Speech Language Pathologist
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Speech Language Pathologist
Aegis Therapies
Lexington, Tennessee
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Speech Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Haynes Therapy Group, LLC
Chattanooga, TN-School Based | Speech language pathologist | $60/Hour-W2 | PART-Time
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Haynes Therapy Group, LLC
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Chattanooga, TN-School Based | Speech language pathologist | $60/Hour-W2 | PART-Time
Haynes Therapy Group, LLC
Hamilton County, TN
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
On-Site
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
11-50

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Vibra Travels
Speech Therapy - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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Speech Therapy - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Vibra Travels
Powell, Tennessee
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
BLS Certification
51-200

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River Grove Health and Rehabilitation
Speech Language Pathologist
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Speech Language Pathologist
River Grove Health and Rehabilitation
Loudon, Tennessee
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

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Speech Language Pathologist Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
8 jobs
Memphis
6 jobs
Knoxville
6 jobs
Newport
4 jobs
Pigeon Forge
4 jobs
Bristol
3 jobs
Cleveland
3 jobs
Chattanooga
3 jobs
Athens
2 jobs

Speech Language Pathologist Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Thrive Therapies
    Thrive Therapies15
  • Evolve Therapy Services
    Evolve Therapy Services5
  • Signature HealthCARE
    Signature HealthCARE5
  • Rippling
    Rippling2
  • H
    HiredFirst2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in speech language pathologist jobs across Tennessee.

  • Active Tennessee speech language pathologist license issued by the Tennessee Department of Health
  • Master's degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited program
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
  • Completion of the required Clinical Fellowship Year under a licensed supervisor
  • Experience with electronic documentation systems used in clinical or school settings
  • Strong background in evidence-based assessment and treatment across at least one specialty population

Speech Language Pathologist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a speech language pathologist in Tennessee?

You must hold a license issued by the Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Health Licensure and Regulation, which requires completing a master's degree in speech-language pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation, passing the Praxis examination in speech-language pathology, and completing a supervised Clinical Fellowship Year. ASHA's CCC-SLP credential, while not legally required by Tennessee, is expected by most employers and strengthens your application.

How much do speech language pathologists make in Tennessee?

Speech language pathologists in Tennessee earn a median of about $84,630 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,550 for the lowest 10% to over $116,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire speech language pathologists in Tennessee?

Employers hiring speech language pathologists in Tennessee right now include Thrive Therapies, Evolve Therapy Services, and Signature HealthCARE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's mix of large academic medical centers, regional hospital systems, and metro-area school districts means openings appear across a wide range of employer types throughout the state.

Which Tennessee cities have the most speech language pathologist jobs?

Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville have the most speech language pathologist openings in Tennessee right now. Nashville dominates the count because of its concentration of hospital systems, pediatric specialty centers, and metropolitan school districts, while Memphis draws volume from its major medical campuses and Knoxville benefits from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the surrounding regional health network.

Are there remote speech language pathologist jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're limited, since most speech language pathologist work involves direct patient or student contact that requires an in-person setting. About 18% of speech language pathologist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the positions that do offer remote work tend to concentrate in teletherapy platforms serving rural school districts or outpatient clients who cannot access a clinic in person.

How can I get hired as a speech language pathologist in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly for Clinical Fellowship Year positions, which large Tennessee employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital, and Metro Nashville Public Schools post specifically for new graduates. School districts across the state regularly seek provisional-license holders who can complete their fellowship in a school setting. Candidates who already hold ASHA student membership and a completed externship portfolio in pediatric or medical settings are consistently prioritized over equally qualified applicants without documented clinical hours.

Where can I find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to speech language pathologist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to see roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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