Speech Language Pathologist (Caseload Cap!) $10k Sign-on Bonus - Tennessee
About The Position
Speech-Language Pathologists are the backbone of school-based healthcare. This role delivers evidence-based speech and language services to students K–12 with language disorders, articulation delays, fluency concerns, voice disorders, and complex communication needs. The position utilizes a Hybrid Mobile Clinic Model, offering 95% remote telehealth services for 28 days a month, with a 2-day intensive travel requirement to Cocke County once a month. This travel includes one overnight stay, with all expenses covered by the company. The goal is to eliminate administrative burden and allow clinicians to focus on helping students communicate, while partnering with school districts that value professional autonomy and provide competitive compensation.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a CAPCSD-accredited program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
- Valid, unrestricted state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience in school-based SLP (2+ years preferred, new grads welcome)
- Knowledge of RTI/MTSS frameworks
- Experience with AAC and assistive technology
- Bilingual fluency (Spanish or other languages highly valued)
- Experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and complex communication needs
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools to determine eligibility for services under IDEA, Section 504, and state standards
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans with measurable, functional, and academically relevant goals
- Deliver direct and consultative speech-language services across language, articulation, fluency, voice, and social communication domains
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of student progress, treatment effectiveness, and session data
- Collaborate with special education, general education, and administrative staff to embed language-learning strategies across the school day
- Participate actively in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute clinical expertise to placement, progress monitoring, and eligibility decisions
- Maintain ASHA-compliant caseloads and ensure adherence to state and federal special education regulations
Benefits
- Competitive W-2 salary: $71,750–$96,760 based on credentials, experience, and location
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day
- 401(k) with company match
- 10 days PTO + paid sick leave
- Professional development stipend ($1,000–$2,000 annually) for CEUs, conferences, and certifications
- $10k sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)
- $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
- CCC-SLP (ASHA) dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
- Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
- No non-compete clause
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
