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Aspire TherapiesPediatric OT & Speech · Bartlett, TN
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Careers at Aspire

More than a job — a calling, and a team that feels like family.

We're a small, family-owned pediatric therapy practice in a brand-new Bartlett clinic, and we're growing. Experienced therapists and new graduates are both welcome.

See Open Positions A Letter from the Owners
The sensory gym at Aspire Therapies in Bartlett

Why therapists choose Aspire

Competitive pay, real benefits, and the tools to spend more time with kids and less time on paperwork.

Competitive pay Salaried and hourly roles with clear, posted pay ranges.
Health insurance Coverage to take care of you and yours.
401(k) Plan for your future with a retirement plan.
Paid time off Time to rest and recharge.
AI scribe included We provide an AI scribe subscription, so you spend less time charting.
Flexible environment A supportive team that works with your life.
Mentorship New graduates welcome, with experienced OTs to learn from.
Brand-new clinic A modern sensory gym and treatment rooms in Bartlett.
An open letter from the owners

"The children always come first."

To every therapist thinking about joining us,

We believe a career in pediatric therapy is a calling, not just a paycheck. It's a chance to belong to something, to do work with real purpose, and to change the lives of children and their families every single day.

At Aspire, our priorities are simple and always in the same order: the children come first, our team comes second, and we come third. We've built a professional, close-knit team where people grow, where every voice is heard, and where you're treated like family.

If that sounds like the kind of place you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

— Michael & Whitney Sanford, Owners

The kids you'll help

Care is mostly in our Bartlett clinic, with occasional visits to local daycares.

Children withAutism (Levels 1–3) · Down syndrome · ADHD · Cerebral palsy · Developmental delays
Areas of focusFine motor · Handwriting · Sensory processing · Feeding · Speech & language

Open positions

All positions are based at our clinic: 2851 Stage Village Cove, Suite 2, Bartlett, TN 38134.

Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

$70,000 – $80,000 / year Full-time preferred · 30+ hrs/weekBartlett, TNNew grads welcome
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Lead evaluations and treatment for children in our clinic, supervise our COTAs, and help shape each child’s plan with their family.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate patients, set therapy goals and provide or oversee treatment, including care delivered by our COTAs
  • Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as children grow
  • Keep patient records current in our EHR and submit billable notes within 36 hours of each session
  • Keep the therapy calendar up to date
  • Help keep our therapy spaces safe, clean and ready for kids
  • Partner with parents, caregivers and other professionals on each child’s progress
  • Occasional travel to local daycares (minimal)

What you'll bring

  • Active Tennessee occupational therapy license
  • Builds easy rapport with children, families and fellow professionals
  • Strong written, verbal and electronic communication
  • A genuine passion for helping kids grow

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

$25 – $28 / hour Full-time preferred · 2 openingsBartlett, TNNew grads welcome
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Deliver hands-on occupational therapy under the direction of our OTs, mostly in our Bartlett clinic with occasional daycare visits.

What you'll do

  • Provide treatment under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist
  • Track and document each child’s progress and share results with caregivers and the care team
  • Keep patient records current in our EHR and submit billable notes within 36 hours of each session
  • Keep the therapy calendar up to date
  • Help keep our therapy spaces safe, clean and ready for kids
  • Partner with parents, caregivers and other professionals on each child’s progress

What you'll bring

  • Active Tennessee COTA license
  • Builds easy rapport with children, families and fellow professionals
  • Strong written, verbal and electronic communication
  • A genuine passion for helping kids grow

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$70,000 – $80,000 / year Full-time preferredBartlett, TNNew grads welcome
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Evaluate and treat children’s speech and language needs, working side by side with our occupational therapists.

What you'll do

  • Conduct speech-language evaluations and provide therapy
  • Coordinate care with our occupational therapists
  • Track progress toward each child’s individualized goals
  • Keep patient records current in our EHR and submit billable notes within 36 hours of each session
  • Keep the therapy calendar up to date
  • Help keep our therapy spaces safe, clean and ready for kids
  • Partner with parents, caregivers and other professionals on each child’s progress

What you'll bring

  • Active Tennessee speech-language pathology license
  • Builds easy rapport with children, families and fellow professionals
  • Strong written, verbal and electronic communication
  • A genuine passion for helping kids grow

Apply to join our team

Send us your résumé and a little about yourself. Our hiring team reads every application and will reach out to schedule a conversation.

Prefer to talk first?Call (901) 949-9488

Aspire Therapies is an equal opportunity employer.