Speech-Language Pathologist SLP - Chattanooga TN

Thrive Therapies Group is a pediatric healthcare organization that delivers care exclusively in schools because school is where clinical care becomes transformative for kids with disabilities. Where therapy turns into learning, friendships, and belonging. Built by providers, for providers.

We have immediate openings in the greater Chattanooga, TN area starting July 27, 2026 continuing into the 26-27 school year.

Position Summary

As a Speech-Language Pathologist you deliver evidence-based speech and language services to students K-12 with language disorders, articulation delays, fluency concerns, voice disorders, and complex communication needs. You collaborate with special education teams, general educators, parents, and related services providers to create inclusive, data-driven intervention plans.

Key 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 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 and 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

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a CAPCSD-accredited program
   CCC-SLP from ASHA
2. Valid, unrestricted Tennessee SLP license

Clear background check and proof of immunization status per district requirements

Preferred Qualifications

2 or more years of school-based SLP experience. New graduates welcome!

• Knowledge of RTI and MTSS frameworks
• Experience with AAC and assistive technology
• Experience with autism spectrum disorder and complex communication needs

Bilingual fluency: Spanish, Somali, or Arabic highly valued

$58,000 - $60,900 a year

Full Time W-2, with a competitive salary of $58,000 to $60,900 per year + $6,000 sign on bonus

OR 1099, $43-$53/hr., no bonus

• Full time W-2 employment with full benefits from day one
• Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 days PTO plus paid sick leave
• Licensure dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
• Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
• No non-compete clause

Why Thrive

100% of our clinicians chose to return for the 26-27 school year. That does not happen by accident.

Our founder was once one of those kids whose needs went unidentified until third grade. School-based clinicians changed her life. She built Thrive to bring that care forward.