Home Health Speech Pathologist

Yakima Memorial Hospital; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 127,290,000 - 192,927,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

CEU support

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital is seeking a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home assessment, treatment, and education for adults in the Yakima area. You’ll design schedules around patient needs, enjoy autonomy, and work with nursing, therapy, and leadership teams to ensure meaningful patient connections.

Join a compassionate Home Health team offering flexible shifts, competitive compensation with mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for CEU support, specialty

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP credential or in CFY with supervision by a CCC-SLP per ASHA standards.
• WA State license or interim permit required.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, interpretation and reporting of clinical observations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with physicians.
• Perform swallow studies and related assessments as applicable.
• Collaborate with physicians and health-care teams to optimize patient care.

Skills

CCC-SLP

BLS Certification

WA State license

Interim permit

CFY supervision

Autonomy

In-home care

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (flex) Flexible Scheduling | Work–Life Balance | Meaningful Patient Impact

About the Role

Join our compassionate and collaborative Home Health team as a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) serving adults in the Yakima community. This role is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, meaningful patient connections, and the ability to design a schedule that truly fits their life. You will provide in‑home assessment, treatment, and education to help patients regain communication, swallowing, and cognitive‑linguistic function so they can thrive safely at home.

Why Yakima?

Yakima is one of Washington’s most unique regions—known for sunshine, stunning valley views, and a close‑knit community atmosphere. Outdoor lovers enjoy hiking, biking, river recreation, and quick access to the nearby Cascades. Food and wine enthusiasts appreciate Yakima’s orchards, vineyards, and farm‑to‑table culture. With an affordable cost of living and room to breathe, Yakima offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

Truly Flexible Shifts Choose from 4‑day work weeks, traditional Monday – Friday schedules, or customized daily blocks built around your needs.

Schedule Autonomy with Strong Team Support Plan your day independently while enjoying responsive support from nursing, therapy, and leadership teams.

Geographic visit clustering helps reduce drive time, giving you more meaningful patient care moments—and more time back in your day.

Meaningful Patient Connections Build deep, trusting relationships with patients and families in the comfort of their own homes. Make a visible impact by restoring essential communication and swallowing abilities in a one‑on‑one environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling options tailored for work–life balance.
• Competitive compensation with mileage reimbursement.
• Supportive interdisciplinary culture with approachable leadership.
• Opportunities for CEU support, specialty training, and professional growth.
• The chance to practice in a region known for natural beauty, affordability, and community connection.

Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC‑SLP) from the American Speech‑Hearing‑Language Association OR be in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with supervision by a CCC‑SLP in accordance with standards defined by the ASHA
• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington or holding an interim permit
• Current BLS Certification required
• Previous Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle for getting to patient’s homes

Position Summary

The Home Health Speech Pathologist is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, providing clinical services and communication with patients, families and other professionals/service providers in the medical community. This professional position will allow you to apply your extensive knowledge and expertise in of speech pathology toward the care of your patients.

Responsibilities

• You will provide assessment, interpretation, and reporting of clinical observations
• You will perform patient assessments with physician and develop treatment plans
• You will perform and interpret results of Videofluoroscpic swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic of swallowing
• You will confer with physician and other health care professionals

Requirements

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC‑SLP) from the American Speech‑Hearing‑Language Association OR be in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with supervision by a CCC‑SLP in accordance with standards defined by the ASHA
• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington or holding an interim permit
• Current BLS Certification required
• Previous Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. Growth and education Competitive tuition assistance, award‑winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. Well‑being and support Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $44.42 - $67.33 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is a not‑for‑profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community‑based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state‑designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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