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Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Federal Way, WA
Date Posted: 07 Jan, 2026
Job Summary
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
This role focuses on improving communication abilities, functional independence, and quality of life through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
The Speech Language Pathologist collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments
- Provide therapeutic interventions for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing impairments
- Monitor patient progress, reassess outcomes, and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment goals, strategies, and home programs
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, educators, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate care
- Participate in care planning, case conferences, and discharge planning as applicable
- Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection control and ethical practices
- Comply with state licensure requirements, professional standards, and healthcare regulations
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.
- Current Speech Language Pathologist license or eligibility for licensure in the applicable state
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility to obtain
- Strong knowledge of assessment and treatment techniques for communication and swallowing disorders
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to work with patients across diverse age groups and clinical settings
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior clinical experience in healthcare, rehabilitation, educational, or long-term care settings
- Experience treating neurological, pediatric, geriatric, or dysphagia-related conditions
- Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Certifications
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (if required by facility or state regulations)
Education: Associate's Degree
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) , CPR , Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
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