About this role
Requirements
- CF-SLPs: Must be on track to earn a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- CCC-SLPs: Must hold a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC-SLP certification, and be eligible for Tennessee licensure.
- All therapists must adhere to professional standards set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
Benefits & Perks
- 1:1 therapy sessions with children in schools—no IEP meetings required
- Caseload average: 35-40 students
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for full-time employees with no waiting period
- W2 employment with salary or per-session pay options, paid bi-monthly
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Company-paid short- & long-term disability for full-time employees
- 401(k) match for all employees
- Company car access or mileage reimbursement
- Performance-based bonuses ($100-$500 per month)
- Annual materials reimbursement ($75 per year)
- Access to assessment materials, protocols, and over 1,000 free resources
- Paid training: One week of onboarding + monthly teach-ins for CEUs
- Continuing education reimbursement ($500 per year)
- Professional development & leadership opportunities
- Tenure-based due allowances
- Community involvement opportunities across TN & NC
- Additional stipends for CF Supervisor, District Coordinator, and Clinical Lead roles
- Structured CF mentorship program
- Company-paid professional liability insurance
- Sign-on bonuses for per-session CCC-SLPs
- No non-compete agreement
At Sidekick, we’re proud to be a Woman-Led Top Workplace and a Knoxville Top Workplace for four consecutive years, as well as a Top Workplace USA for two consecutive years. Our culture prioritizes flexibility, clinical excellence, and work-life balance, empowering therapists to make a meaningful impact on the children we serve.
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Other facts
About Sidekick Therapy Partners
Sidekick Therapy Partners has served Tennessee clients since 1981. With over 150 Speech-Language Pathologists, we serve over 5,000 children each week. Sidekick Therapy Partners is among Tennessee's largest pediatric private practices. Sidekick proudly partners with 40 school districts across Tennessee and North Carolina, in our Knoxville and Winston-Salem clinics, and via teletherapy. Our Cue Teletherapy platform is easy-to-learn, easy-to-use, and HIPAA-compliant.
At Sidekick, we've been recognized as a Top Workplace for two consecutive years, thanks to our culture, flexibility, and commitment to clinical excellence. Our mission is to empower our clients to live full and purposeful lives.
We are currently hiring CCC-SLPs and Clinical Fellows! When you join our team, you become part of our values-driven culture:
Heart: We care deeply for our clients, our teammates, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are passionate about our work and go the extra mile, all while having fun.
Integrity: We put kids first. We do the right thing, even when it’s not easy.
Excellence: We foster excellence in every aspect of our work and in our teammates. We challenge one another to continuously improve and to achieve the most meaningful outcomes possible.
Collaboration: We partner with school systems, caretakers, and each other to serve kids and to make a lasting impact. Together we are stronger.
Growth: We help our clients grow in order to accomplish goals, to learn, and to succeed. We foster personal and professional development in our teammates so we can grow together as a whole.
What you'll do
- The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide 1:1 therapy sessions with children in schools, focusing on their speech and language needs. The role does not require participation in IEP meetings.
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