Ascension·Nashville, Tennessee
The Speech Language Pathologist will assess and treat speech, language, and cognitive conditions while implementing personalized therapeutic techniques. They are also responsible for educating patients and families, maintaining clinical records, and coordinating comprehensive discharge plans.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
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Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Candidates must hold a Speech-Language Pathologist credential from the Tennessee Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences and a BLS provider certification. Educational requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years of experience or an associate/technical degree.
Market context
Speech Language Pathologist openings in Tennessee are often driven by outpatient therapy needs and patient caseloads that include swallowing and communication support. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an accredited SLP degree, an active CCC-SLP state license, outpatient experience, and dysphagia experience; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any dysphagia cases in your resume; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster.