Speech-Language Pathologist 1

University of Washington

5 days ago

Seattle, Washington$42.97/hrPer Diem / PRNPathology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Washington as a Speech-Language Pathologist – Per Diem, Day Shift in United States. Job Description Harborview Medical Center - REHAB THERAPIES has an outstanding opportunity for SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 1 - Acute Care. WORK SCHEDULE Per Diem Day Shift DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Administer treatments as determined by the evaluation in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following disease or injury.

Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Assist to develop clinical programs for optimum patient care and service.

Requirements

Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders or equivalent degree approved by the American Speech

WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top

Montlake, UW Medical Center

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $89K - $140K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Washington in United States.

Key Skills

Speech-language pathologyPatient evaluationCommunication disordersSwallowing disordersClinical program developmentPerformance improvementQuality improvementInfection controlEquipment trainingDocumentationAcute care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist 1 at University of Washington a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at University of Washington is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

University of Washington lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $89k to $140k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a speech-language pathologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($89k–$140k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Speech-language pathology, Patient evaluation, Communication disorders, Swallowing disorders, Clinical program development, Performance improvement, Quality improvement, Infection control. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients with communication and swallowing disorders to restore function and prevent disability. They also participate in operational activities, performance improvement, and departmental quality initiatives.

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