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Gig Harbor, Washington

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49.36-$78.25/hr

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Job Description

Join One Team Mary Bridge

At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we're proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children's healthcare.

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist!

Amazing team to join and here are a few highlights!

Pediatric experience is preferred but NEW GRAD are welcome!

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Comprehensive and supportive mentoring program
  • Extensive opportunities for growth and education through our in-house education department
  • Part of larger interdisciplinary program of 7 Mary Bridge outpatient therapy clinics offering supports only found in a pediatric hospital network
  • Integrated with large hospital and outpatient pediatric specialty programs for enhanced service provision

Check Us Out

Speech Therapy - Mary Bridge Children's

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Days

Position Summary

The Speech Pathologist is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, providing clinical services and communication with patients, families, and other professionals/service providers in the medical community. This professional position will allow you to apply your extensive knowledge and expertise in of speech pathology with all of your patients.

Responsibilities

  • You will provide assessment, interpretation, and reporting of clinical observations
  • You will perform patient assessments with physician and develop treatment plans
  • You will perform and interpret results of Videofluoroscpic swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic of swallowing
  • You will confer with physician and other health care professionals

Requirements

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association OR be in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with supervision by a CCC-SLP in accordance with standards defined by the ASHA

  • Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington or holding an interim permit
  • Current BLS Certification required
  • Previous Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred

Where Kids and Families Are Always First

Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.

For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?

One Team Mary Bridge

Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.

Award-winning Pediatric Care

Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.

A New Era of Children's Care

Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

A Growing Pediatric Network

Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.

Career Growth

Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.

Pacific Northwest Lifestyle

Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $49.36 - $78.25 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Speech-Language PathologyPatient AssessmentClinical ObservationTreatment PlanningVideofluoroscopic Swallow StudiesFiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of SwallowingPatient and Family CommunicationInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Reporting

Pediatrics — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 568 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$103k–$163kPediatrics median $118k (middle half $111k–$135k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$124k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Washington14 active637 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 53% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Pediatrics pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (568 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$133k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$105k
2
$105k-130k
7
$130k-155k
8
$155k-180k
2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
43% this job
Relocation assistance
29%
PSLF eligible
19%
Sign-on bonus
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

Sutter Health · Santa Clara, California

$135k-$189k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$65-$80/hr
#4

Speech and Language Pathologist

$70-$80/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 568 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MultiCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Comprehensive mentoring program
In-house education department
Continuing education opportunities

Living in Gig Harbor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$750k
Typical market rent
$2,632/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.