Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

MultiCare Health System; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children\'s Hospital & Health Network is seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver clinical services to children, communicating with patients, families, and other professionals. The role requires applying extensive knowledge in pediatric speech pathology across diverse patient cases.

The position emphasizes collaboration with medical teams, conducting assessments, and developing evidence-based treatment plans.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP required or CFY in supervision by CCC-SLP per ASHA standards.
• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in WA or equivalent.
• Current BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, interpretation and reporting of clinical observations.
• Develop treatment plans with physician and other health professionals.
• Perform and interpret Videofluoroscopic swallow studies and FEES.
• Collaborate with physicians and health-care teams.

Skills

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Washington

Job description

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do - it's our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington's South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

FTE: 0.01, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The 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 with all 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 Mary Bridge Children's

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children's care.

Well-being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

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 $49.36 - $78.25 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.