Rehab Speech Language Therapist (SLP), on-call

Theuniversityunion; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free vaccinations

PTO starting on first day

On-site fitness facility

CE & CPR recertification

Free soup and $5 lunches

Free parking

Employee events

Job summary

Sunshine Health Facilities in Spokane Valley is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to support individuals on their mental health journey within our care continuum. You will deliver evidence-based speech therapy, document precisely, and ensure billing aligns with Medicare requirements while maintaining high standards of care.

You’ll collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, develop plans of care, educate staff and families, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Speech Therapy school.
• Current license by Washington State Board of Speech Therapy.
• Knowledge of Medicare reimbursement, billing and documentation standards.
• Equivalent experience is not accepted in place of required education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reporting, scheduling, and billing per standards.
• Evaluate patient abilities and develop treatment plans.
• Synthesize evaluation results into an appropriate plan of care.
• Develop intervention plans based on needs and evaluations.
• Provide speech therapy interventions to improve skills.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to align plans.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support participation.
• Adapt environment and equipment; train staff.
• Educate patient, staff, and family on skills and safety.
• Plan and conduct continuing education for facility staff.
• Monitor and reassess effects of intervention.
• Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.
• Manage inventory of equipment and tools.
• Maintain records per standards and Medicare policy.
• Maintain productivity at departmental standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Medicare billing knowledge

Documentation skills

Knowledge of healthcare regulations

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Medicare billing systems

Job description

• Base Pay $55.00 - $55.00 / Hour
• Job Category Health and Rehab
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Description

Shift Opportunity | on-call |

Turn Your Work Into Purpose at Sunshine Health Facilities

Looking for more than just a paycheck? At Sunshine Health Facilities, you’ll build a meaningful career where your work truly makes a difference. Join a team that values your voice, supports your growth, and prioritizes your well-being every step of the way.

We’re honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®—a reflection of our commitment to fostering a culture rooted in respect, compassion, and collaboration.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Support for Your Whole Life

• Employee Assistance Program (mental health, financial coaching, legal support, and more)
• Free vaccinations: Flu, COVID, Hep B
• Employee emergency financial assistance program
• PTO starting on your first day

Extra Perks You’ll Appreciate

• Free on-site fitness facility
• Free continuing education & CPR recertification
• Free soup and $5 optional lunches
• Free parking
• Fun, meaningful company events—summer picnics, recognition ceremonies, and year-round appreciation activities

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals on their mental health journey while ensuring exceptional care and compliance standards:

1.Maintain current reporting, documentation, scheduling, and billing in accordance with professional standards, state and local guidelines, and reimbursement requirements.

2.Evaluate the patient’s abilities and formulate the patient’s treatment plan through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.

3.Synthesize evaluation results into a plan of care, which reflects strengths and/or barriers to patient discharge requirements; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.

4. D evelop intervention plans based on patient needs and evaluation results.

5.Provide evidence based on speech therapy intervention to improve patient’s performance skills and participation.

6.Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual treatment plans to achieve goals.

7.Provide targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate patient participation and physical performance within their specific discharge environment.

8.Adapt and modify the environment, equipment and materials including assistive technology, specialized adaptive equipment, and train instructional staff to meet individual needs and to help patient function as independently as possible.

9.Educate patient, staff, and family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance and safety.

10.Plan, coordinate, and conduct continuing education for facility staff, parents, and students.

11.Monitor and reassess the effects of speech therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention.

12.Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently.

13.Manage inventory of therapeutic equipment, assessment tools and project needs for budget planning.

14.Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines and Medicare policy.

15.Maintain productivity at or above departmental standards.

Make an Impact—Every Shift

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to grow in a supportive, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Speech Therapy school.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Medicare reimbursement, billing and documentation standards; physical therapy theories, models of practice, principles, and evidence-based practice; human development throughout the life span; knowledge of the influence of disabilities, socio-cultural and socioeconomic factors on patient’s ability to participate in occupations; knowledge of the federal, state, local legislation, regulations, policies and procedures that mandate and guide physical therapy practice in Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Current license by Washington State Board of Speech Therapy.
• Equivalent experience is not accepted in place of required education.

About Sunshine Health Facilities

Sunshine Health Facilities has been providing exceptional long-term and acute care services for adults in need for over 70 years. As an award-winning, locally owned organization, we are proud to serve the Spokane community with a comprehensive continuum of care. Our services include Short-Term Rehabilitation in our Health and Rehab facility, Enhanced Assisted Living, Adult Family Homes, Behavioral Health and Adult Residential Treatment at the Terrace facility, Memory Care, and Home Health.

At the heart of everything we do are ourRITE values—Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. These principles guide how we care for our residents, support one another as a team, and engage with our community. We are committed to treating every individual with dignity while delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

We are proud of the meaningful impact our dedicated care team makes each day, and the strong relationships we’ve built within the community we serve.

Sunshine Health Facilities is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.