Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$50.96-$74.27/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
80%
Work Shift
Days
Pay Range
$50.96 - $74.27
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
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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 eeoc.gov.
Key Responsibilities
Provides professional speech and language pathology therapy 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 from an approved program. 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 at Olympic Medical Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,853 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Olympic Medical Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 19 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 55% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,853 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $106k–$154k | Speech-Language Pathology median $111k (middle half $104k–$123k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Washington | 151 active | 6,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 55% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment167 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,517 in the last 30 days | 1,361 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Olympic Medical Center | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index19 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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