Inpatient/Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Tacoma, Washington
Saint Joseph Medical Center

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Travel Contract

Location: Tacoma, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide speech therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Treat approximately 7-8 patients per day, either fully outpatient or a combination of 4 outpatient and 3-4 inpatient.
• Patient diagnoses include post-concussion, CVA (stroke), TBI, head & neck cancer.
• Facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center and Certified Primary Stroke Center.

Schedule

• Dayshift: Sunday through Thursday, 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
• 40 hours per week
• No weekend or holiday requirements
• Potential to float to nearby facilities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
• Active Washington State SLP license
• Current BLS certification
• CCC-SLP credential required (CCC-A not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination required

Job Duties & Skills

• Independently perform bedside swallow evaluations and follow-up care
• Conduct communication evaluations and follow-up
• Administer standardized outpatient tests
• Ability to float to other nearby facilities as needed

Additional Information

• Department-specific orientation provided
• Dress code: dark blue or black scrubs (scrub top or other top with scrub pants acceptable)
• Candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any related facilities within the past year

This opportunity is ideal for experienced SLPs seeking a travel contract with a mix of inpatient and outpatient care in a trauma and stroke-certified hospital setting.