Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Sunnyside, Washington
Sunnyside Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatrics

Location: Sunnyside, Washington
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: 1-2 years in Pediatrics SLP
• Licensure: Washington State License (can be pending)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Work Schedule: Options for 4x10 hour shifts or 5x8 hour shifts

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks (must be completed within 30 days of start)

• 10-year Criminal Background Check including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Alias/Name Changes
  • Statewide searches for all states lived/worked in last 10 years
  • National Criminal Check
  • National Sex Offender Check
  • Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Check
• HHS/OIG Check
• Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) Search

Certifications

• BLS (AHA or RQI accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) but not specified for this role

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (signed by a physician within 1 year of start)
• Fit Mask Testing (N95, performed onsite)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or signed declination
• Negative TB test (QGold or T-SPOT within 30 days of start; chest X-ray if positive)
• TB Questionnaire (renewed annually)
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug Screening (10-panel, within 30 days of start; instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required by November 1)
• COVID-19 Vaccination (dose 1 and fully vaccinated status required; exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
• COVID-19 Booster preferred but not required

Facility Specific Documents

• Photo for badge (headshot, shoulders up, plain white background)
• Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
• New Employee Information Sheet (time sensitive, must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
• Student and Contractor Onboarding forms
• Statement of Confidentiality and Use Agreement
• Badge Acknowledgement Form

Additional Notes

• Must provide 3 recent employment references
• Employment application required and must include all states lived/worked in for background check purposes
• Fit testing and some certifications may be required onsite after orientation
• Latex allergies are acceptable but must be disclosed at orientation and to manager

This position offers a pediatric SLP opportunity with flexible scheduling in a healthcare facility in Washington State, requiring standard healthcare licensure, certifications, and compliance with background and health screenings.