Speech Therapist (SLP) - Full Time (40 hours/week)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist (SLP) - Full Time (40 hours/week) at Kittitas Valley Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Speech-Language Pathology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Speech-Language Pathology position at Kittitas Valley Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Kittitas Valley Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $42k to $64k annually.

This position is based in Washington.

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

Key skills and qualifications: Speech therapy, Swallowing safety assessment, Cognitive therapy, Communication skills training, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Speech-Language Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Therapist evaluates patients and develops treatment plans to improve swallowing safety, cognition, and communication skills. Services are delivered primarily in outpatient settings or occasionally within the patient's home.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Employee Wellness Program, Continuing Education Support, Pension Eligible After 1 Year. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.