Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - RiverCare Home Health (Part Time)

Kids for the Future; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time PRN scheduling

On-demand pay

Advancement opportunities

Amenities access

Job summary

RiverCare, Home Health division of Riverview Retirement Community, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to join our Home Health Therapy team in Spokane. Provide comprehensive care in patients' homes addressing speech, language, swallowing, voice, and cognitive communication disorders.

Flexible scheduling (part-time PRN), on-demand pay, advancement opportunities, and access to amenities; strong team collaboration and caregiver education are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as an SLP in Washington State.
• ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY eligibility.
• Minimum 2 years in SLP; home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate speech, language, swallowing, voice, and cognitive communication skills.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based strategies.
• Deliver therapy to improve communication, swallowing, breathing, and cognitive skills.
• Educate caregivers to support communication and safe oral intake.
• Maintain detailed progress notes and electronic charting; ensure payer compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Treatment skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Washington State licensure

ASHA CCC-SLP or CFY eligibility

Job description

• Location 1801 E UPRIVER DR,SPOKANE, WA, 99207-5181,United States
• Base Pay $48.00 - $54.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree Masters
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

RiverCare, Home Health division of Riverview Retirement Community, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dedicated Home Health Therapy team. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, through our Home Health department. We provide specialized therapy for patients with speech, language, swallowing, voice, and cognitive communication disorders in their own homes. This role blends clinical expertise with patient-centered care, often working with homebound individuals who cannot easily travel to clinics. As a vital member of our team, you will develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their families.

Why Choose Riverview Retirement Community?

• Flexible Scheduling: This is a part-time PRN position.
• Staff Appreciation: Take part in staff appreciation events and benefit from our generous employee referral bonus program.
• On-demand Pay Option: Access your earned wages whenever you want.
• Advancement Opportunities: Grow your career with us through various advancement opportunities.
• Access to Amenities: Benefit from complimentary use of our state-of-the-art aquatics and fitness center, including pools, spa, and indoor walking track, and workshop. And take advantage of our Campus Cafe, RiverBrew, for delicious drinks and food.

Employees who are hired and scheduled to work more than 30 hours per week enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• Optional supplemental Life and AD&D coverage
• Dependent and spouse insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays (where applicable)

Assessment & Evaluation: Conduct diagnostic evaluations of speech, language, swallowing, voice, and cognitive communication skills using standardized tools.

Treatment Planning: Develop individualized therapy plans using evidence-based strategies, materials, and techniques tailored to each patient’s needs.

Therapy Delivery: Implement interventions to improve communication, swallowing, breathing, and cognitive skills; teach strategies for socialization, word retrieval, and expression.

Caregiver Education: Train family members or caregivers on techniques to reduce anxiety, support communication, and ensure safe oral intake.

Documentation: Maintain detailed progress records and electronic charting to track outcomes and meet payer requirements.

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.

Collaboration: Work with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care.

Requirements

Speech Language Pathologist Job Qualifications:

Education: Master’s or degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Licensure: Current, unrestricted license to practice as an SLP in Washington State.

Certification: ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility for Clinical Fellowship Year.

Experience: Minimum 2 years in SLP, with home health experience preferred but not required.

Skills: Strong communication, assessment, and treatment skills; ability to work independently; CPR certification; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach.

The Speech Language Pathologist role focuses on assessing, planning, and implementing individualized treatment plans to enhance functional independence. The ideal candidate collaborates effectively with the care team, promotes patient education, and fosters a supportive environment for optimal rehabilitation outcomes. At RiverCare, we are dedicated to creating a supportive community where both our patients and our employees can thrive!

Summary

A Little About Us

Since opening our doors in 1959, Riverview Retirement Community has proudly served Spokane’s senior population with care, compassion, and commitment. Our culture is rooted in faith, community, and integrity, and we’re always seeking people who share these values. We invite you to walk our beautiful campus, meet our residents and staff, and discover what makes Riverview a place where people love to live and work.

Ready to start a career that truly matters?

Riverview Retirement Community complies with the Washington Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60) and does not discriminate on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.