Therapy - SLP

Cynet Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Seattle, WA is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for an acute care unit on a 13‑week assignment. You will assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders, predominantly in trauma, stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury cases, across ICU, ED, and PACU.

The caseload is 12–15 patients daily; you will perform bedside swallow evaluations and interpret modified barium swallow studies, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and be ready to

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of acute care hospital experience.
• WA license required.
• BLS and CCC-SLP certifications.
• VFS experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders in acute care.
• Manage a 12–15 patient caseload daily across ICU, ED, and PACU.
• Perform bedside swallow evaluations and interpret modified barium swallow studies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and be prepared to float between units as needed.

Skills

Cognition

Communication

Language

Motor Speech

Swallowing

Job description

Therapy - SLP

Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Specialty: SLP Acute Care Client

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 Hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in acute care hospital experience required.

License: WA license required.

Certifications: BLS, CCC-SLP

Must-Have:

• Experience performing Video Fluoroscopy studies preferred, but candidates with required hospital experience may be considered without this.
• Required skills include Cognition, Communication, Language, Motor Speech, and Swallowing.

Description:We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for an acute care setting.This position involves providing assessment and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders.The caseload will include diverse diagnoses, with an emphasis on trauma, stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injury.The clinician will be responsible for conducting bedside swallow evaluations and interpreting modified barium swallow studies.Patient age groups will range from adolescents to geriatrics.The position requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust treatment plans.The daily workload includes managing approximately 12-15 patients.Candidates must be comfortable working in a variety of clinical settings, including ICU, ED, and post-anesthesia care units.Applicants should be flexible and ready to float between multiple units as needed.This role does not cover burn patients.We are open to first-time travelers for this position.The hospital is a teaching facility and offers extensive learning opportunities.