Inpatient Speech Pathologist

Position Summary

The Speech Pathologist provides clinical services and communication with patients, families, and other professionals/service providers in the medical community. This professional position applies extensive knowledge and expertise in speech pathology with all patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, interpretation, and reporting of clinical observations
• Perform patient assessments with physician and develop treatment plans
• Perform and interpret results of Videofluoroscopic swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic of swallowing
• 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 Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About The Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community — Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
• Growth and education — Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you
• Well-being and support — Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life
• Living our values — Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
• Belonging for all — Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle — Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay

• Pay scale: $47.46 - $75.24 USD