Speech Language Pathologist, PT Inpatient
Listed compensation
$49.48-$72.11/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER
Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!
FTE
0% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $49.48 - $72.11 UNION: UFCW 3000-Professional and Technical SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: No On Call Shifts: No Shift Differentials: Evening - $3.00/hour Night - $5.00/hour Weekend - $4.50/hour Pharm Night - $8.50/hour Premiums: Standby - $4.00/hour Lead - $3.25/hour Per Diem - 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits) Certification - $2.00/hour Trainer - $2.00/hour Student Coord - $2.00/hour, 2+ = $3.25/hour JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides professional speech/language pathology therapy services to Olympic Medical Center’s customers. Conduct is consistent with Washington State professional practice act as well as OMC’s policies and procedures. Organizes and conducts medically prescribed programs to restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach their maximum performance. Interprets the patient data in order to develop a treatment plan and provide the care needed. EDUCATION Graduate of an approved program of Speech, Hearing Science and Language Development and Disorders. Minimum of a Master’s degree required. EXPERIENCE One year clinical experience preferred. LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS Licensed in Washington as a Speech/Language Pathologist at the clinical level, required. Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, required. BLS certification required. BENEFITS INFORMATION: Click here for information about our benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www. eeoc. gov.
Key Responsibilities
Provides professional speech and language pathology services to restore patient function and prevent disability. Interprets patient data to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Speech, Hearing Science and Language Development and Disorders. Must hold a Washington State license as a Speech/Language Pathologist, ASHA certification, and BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist, PT Inpatient at Olympic Medical Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,132 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$126k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$126k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No call
- No weekends