Speech Language Pathologist
hace 5 meses
Tacoma
Job Description Speech Language Pathologist – Puyallup, WA (#SL8489362) Location: Puyallup, WA Employment Type: Full-Time Hourly Rate: $45 - $50 per hour • Employee retirement plan (401k) with a generous match and immediate vesting, • Company-issued and company-paid Amex card for travel, • All travel expenses paid directly by the company, • Company-paid tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Puyallup, WA. This role focuses on delivering high-quality care to geriatric patients, addressing speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in a collaborative clinical environment. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for speech, language, and swallowing disorders., • Provide therapy in a skilled nursing facility setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (nurses, OT/PT, physicians)., • Supervise Clinical Fellows (CFYs) and support staff per state guidelines., • Maintain accurate documentation and comply with facility and regulatory standards (HIPAA, Medicare)., • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic strategies and safe swallowing techniques. Requirements • Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program., • Licensure: Active Washington State SLP license; Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients’ residence., • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility as a Clinical Fellow., • Experience: Prior experience in skilled nursing facilities or with geriatric populations preferred., • Technical Skills: Expertise in dysphagia management, cognitive-communication therapy, and patient assessments., • Competitive Compensation:, • Earn $45 - $50 per hour based on experience., • Work Schedule:, • Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (structured hours with no weekends)., • Professional Growth:, • Opportunities for mentorship and leadership development in a fast-paced clinical setting., • Impactful Work:, • Improve patient outcomes in a mission-driven skilled nursing facility.