Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist
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
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (speech-language pathology) | ranked against 568 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $103k–$163k | Pediatrics median $118k (middle half $111k–$135k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$124k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Washington | 14 active | 637 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 53% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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.
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