Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient

Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Seattle is seeking a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) to deliver high-quality speech-language services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The SLP will evaluate patients, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with a care team to ensure optimal outcomes. Candidates must have a Master's degree and a valid Washington license. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech/language pathology from an accredited program.
• Washington Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech‑language evaluations based on physician referrals.
• Develop individualized plans of care to maximize patient functional outcomes.
• Implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Patient Care

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech/language pathology

Washington Speech Language Pathologist License

Job description

Description

The Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for delivering and overseeing high‑quality speech‑language pathology services to individuals with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Working under physician referral, the SLP evaluates patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary care team to promote optimal functional outcomes. Services are provided to pediatric and adolescent populations, as well as adult inpatients and outpatients, in alignment with Swedish Medical Center standards and all applicable professional and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech‑language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations based on physician referrals.
• Develop individualized plans of care designed to maximize patient functional outcomes.
• Implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and reassess treatment effectiveness as needed.
• Provide direct patient care and supervise others involved in the delivery of speech‑language pathology services.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning processes.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and significant others as part of a team‑based approach to care.
• Deliver services across pediatric, adolescent, inpatient, and outpatient settings, as required.
• Ensure all services are provided in compliance with Swedish Medical Center policies, national and professional standards, state practice acts, and current evidence‑based best practices.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech/language pathology from an accredited program
• Washington Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience

Why Providence Swedish?

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

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About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not‑for‑profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Additional Information

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Location & Pay

Location: Swedish First Hill, 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA. Pay Range: $48.79 – $75.74. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.