Outpatient Pediatric Speech Pathologist

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical services and communication with patients, families, and other professionals/service providers in the medical community. You will apply your extensive knowledge and expertise in speech pathology with all of your patients.

FTE: 0.9, Shift: Days, Schedule: Clinic hours

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, interpretation, and reporting of clinical observations
• Perform patient assessments with physicians and develop treatment plans
• Perform and interpret results of Videofluoroscopic swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing
• Confer with physicians 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 Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers:

• A Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• A 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department
• A state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Comprehensive pediatric health network delivering expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services
• Multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family

Highlights of joining our team:

• Pediatric experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive and supportive mentoring program
• Extensive opportunities for growth and education through our in-house education department
• Part of a larger interdisciplinary program of 7 Mary Bridge outpatient therapy clinics offering supports only found in a pediatric hospital network
• Integrated with large hospital and outpatient pediatric specialty programs for enhanced service provision

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

• Built for children and families: Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.
• Award-winning care: Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years. Physicians are consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met, and the Tacoma News Tribune.
• Growing for the future: A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.
• Well-being and support: Generous time off, wellness resources, and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.
• Living our values: Respect, integrity, kindness, and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities, and each other.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle: Work and live where natural beauty, adventure, and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, and paid time off.

The pay scale is $49.36 - $78.25 USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.