Bremerton, WA - Speech-Language Pathologist -

Pho Prime, LLC; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 90,921 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Thrive Therapies Group seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist in Bremerton, WA to deliver evidence-based services to K-12 students, conduct evaluations, and develop IEP goals. You will deliver direct and consultative therapy and collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers.

You will evaluate, diagnose, and implement IEP goals across articulation, language, fluency, and AAC, while using data-driven approaches and Thrive’s AI tools for documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program.
• CCC-SLP or active CF with supervision provided by Thrive.
• Active state SLP license in good standing or licensure transfer initiated.
• Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, eligibility criteria, and special education law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based speech-language services to K–12 students with diverse needs.
• Evaluate, diagnose, develop IEP goals, and provide direct and consultative services.
• Collaborate with special educators, families, and related services providers to plan interventions.
• Develop IEP goals and document progress; participate in eligibility meetings.
• Maintain accurate service logs and progress notes using Thrive AI tools.

Skills

Communication with families

Bilingual Spanish

RTI/MTSS familiarity

AAC evaluation & implementation

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (CAA-accredited)

CCC-SLP or CF with Thrive supervision

Active state SLP license in good standing

Tools

AAC devices (Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, LAMP)

AI documentation tools

Job description

Bremerton, WA - Speech-Language Pathologist - $6k Sign-on Bonus! Thrive Therapies Group

Address Bremerton, WA

Compensation $66.00 - $80.00/hour

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Thrive SLP you will deliver evidence-based speech and language services to students K–12 with a range of communication needs: language disorders, articulation and phonological delays, fluency, voice, and complex/AAC users. You will evaluate, diagnose, develop IEP goals, deliver direct and consultative services, and collaborate with special education teams, general educators, families, and related services providers to build inclusive, data-driven intervention plans. You are a full member of the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EVALUATION & ELIGIBILITY

Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools (CELF, GFTA, TOLD, PLS, CASL, and others) to determine eligibility for services under IDEA and applicable state standards

Complete full psycholinguistic profiles including receptive/expressive language, phonology, fluency, voice, and pragmatics as appropriate to the referral

Write evaluation reports that are clinically rigorous, legally defensible, and accessible to IEP team members across disciplines

Participate in eligibility determination meetings and provide clinical interpretation of results to families, educators, and administrators

Conduct re-evaluations (triennials) in accordance with IDEA timelines

IEP DEVELOPMENT & SERVICE DELIVERY

Develop individualized IEP goals that are measurable, standards-aligned, and meaningful to the student’s educational and communicative participation

Deliver direct individual and small-group therapy sessions aligned to IEP goals across articulation, language, fluency, voice, AAC, and social communication

Provide consultative services to general and special education teachers on communication strategies, classroom accommodations, and language-based learning supports

Participate in IEP meetings as the SLP of record, including annual reviews, amendment meetings, and manifestation determinations when relevant

Maintain accurate, timely service logs and progress notes in compliance with state documentation requirements — supported by Thrive’s AI documentation tools

COLLABORATION & TEAMING

Partner with special education teachers, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, school psychologists, and mental health clinicians on integrated, student-centered IEP teams

Communicate regularly with families about student progress, home strategies, and upcoming IEP decisions in a way that is clear, warm, and jargon-free

Consult with classroom teachers on language-based learning challenges, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and written language supports

Contribute to RTI/MTSS Tier 1 and Tier 2 language screening and progress monitoring at the universal level

Coordinate with outside providers, medical professionals, and community agencies when clinically appropriate

AAC & SPECIALIZED POPULATIONS

Evaluate for and implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems — including high-tech devices (Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, LAMP) and low-tech supports — for students with complex communication needs

Train classroom staff, paraprofessionals, and families on AAC implementation and aided language stimulation strategies

Serve students with a range of diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, developmental language disorder, and acquired communication disorders

Implement evidence-based approaches including PROMPT, Lidcombe, DTTC, PECS, social thinking frameworks, and language experience approaches as appropriate to each student’s profile

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA, OR active Clinical Fellowship (CF) with CCC-SLP supervision provided by Thrive

Active state SLP license in good standing, or documented initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date

Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, eligibility criteria, and special education law as it applies to SLP services in K–12 settings

PREFERRED

1+ years of school-based SLP experience (CF year in a school setting counts)

Experience with AAC evaluation and implementation

Bilingual (Spanish) — bilingual SLPs are strongly encouraged to apply; additional compensation applies

Familiarity with RTI/MTSS frameworks and universal screening protocols

Experience serving students with autism, complex communication needs, or significant cognitive disabilities