Travel Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Gig Harbor, WA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
3x12 hrs

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Outpatient Medical & Pediatric

Location: Gig Harbor, WA
Contract Length: 26 weeks
Start Date: April 10, 2026

Pay & Compensation

• Local Pay: $62/hour
• Travel Pay (50+ miles from worksite):?
  • $34/hour taxable
  • $602/week meals stipend
  • $952/week housing stipend
  • Weekly Gross:?
    • $2,778 on 36 hours
    • $2,914 on 40 hours

Benefits (included):
Weekly pay, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options available.

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (half day)
• Schedule flexibility available if needed
• First patient seen at 9:00 AM
• Patients scheduled 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and through the afternoon, with the last patient around 5:00 PM
• 30-minute documentation time after each patient
• 30-minute dock break daily
• Half days offered every Friday
• First Friday of each month: staff meeting with Gig Harbor and Silverdale teams

Position Overview

This is a quiet, low-stress alternative to the school setting, ideal for SLPs looking to transition into outpatient care. This true outpatient medical and pediatric therapy position offers 1:1 individualized treatment and a manageable, functional caseload.

• SLP caseload: approximately 45 patients
• Treatment model: 1:1 individual sessions
• Patient population: primarily pediatrics with some adult patients
• Significantly less chaotic than school-based roles, with built-in documentation time and a consistent daily flow

Patient Populations May Include

• Articulation and phonological disorders
• Language disorders
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Early intervention
• Fluency disorders
• Feeding disorders

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized, functional treatment plans
• Provide patient and caregiver education
• Maintain organized, timely, and accurate documentation
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary providers
• Participate in collaborative clinical discussions and care planning

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) or eligibility
• Active Washington State SLP license (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience preferred?
  • Medical or pediatric outpatient experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning, documentation, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently within a supportive, clinician-led team

About the Practice

Join an established, clinician-led private practice providing medical and pediatric speech-language outpatient services in beautiful Gig Harbor and Silverdale, Washington.

For over 19 years, the practice has prioritized a supportive environment where clinicians have the time, resources, and collaboration needed to provide meaningful, high-quality therapy.

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the implementation of speech/language pathology services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology
• Must hold a degree from an accredited school of Speech-Language Pathology?
• Current licensure or certification as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of assignment?
• One year of prior professional Speech Language Pathology experience preferred?
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age  

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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