Speech-Language Pathologist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Tacoma, WA at a hospital setting. Provide evaluation and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders in an inpatient acute rehabilitation environment. Use your inpatient rehab experience to support adults and older adults recovering from neurologic and other complex diagnoses. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA, or equivalent clinical experience acceptable to client.
• Active Washington State SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Inpatient acute rehabilitation experience required.
• Experience treating adult and older adult populations, including neuro/CVA diagnoses preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital or similar acute rehab setting.
• Familiarity with electronic health record documentation used in acute rehab.
• Ability to manage caseloads averaging approximately 6–7 treatment sessions per 8-hour day.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours approximately 08:00–16:30.
• Schedule primarily Monday–Friday with one weekend shift per month and a compensatory day during the week.
• Weekly guaranteed hours approximately 36.
• Patient population: adult and older adult in an inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital; common diagnoses include CVA and other neurologic conditions.
• Time to report for first day: 08:00. Ask for Elle upon arrival. Parking located at front.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We provide benefits to support travel clinicians beginning on day one.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Work within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team to deliver evidence-based speech, language, and swallowing interventions. Contribute to patient-centered discharge planning and functional outcome improvement in an acute inpatient rehab hospital. Maintain documentation and participate in team meetings to support continuity of care.

Location Highlights

Tacoma offers a mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation within a short commute. The waterfront Museum of Glass and Foss Waterway Seaport are downtown attractions within a 10–20 minute drive. Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium provide 700+ acres of waterfront parkland and nature trails approximately 10 minutes from the city center. Commuting to Seattle is feasible via I-5 or ferry connections, with typical drive times around 40–60 minutes depending on traffic. The area supports an active lifestyle with hiking, kayaking, and regional access to Mount Rainier National Park approximately 1–1.5 hours away.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.