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Centralia, Washington

Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$46.81-$72.66/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Provides diagnostic and therapeutic treatment to patients who exhibit speech language or swallowing disorders and are inpatients or outpatients of Providence Centralia Hospital or are seen through contractual speech/language services.

Education of staff, patients and family is emphasized relative to diagnosed speech language or swallowing disorder.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Centralia Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree: A graduate of a program approved by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • Washington Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire.
  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory.

Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Key Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic and therapeutic treatment to patients with speech, language, or swallowing disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Educate staff, patients, and families regarding diagnosed speech, language, or swallowing conditions.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from an ASHA-approved program and a Washington Speech Language Pathologist license. Candidates must also hold a current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech therapyDiagnostic treatmentPatient educationClinical documentationInpatient careOutpatient care

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 53% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$97k–$151kSpeech-Language Pathology median $118k (middle half $104k–$135k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Washington148 active6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 53% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment164 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,521 in the last 30 days1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 ~$124k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
9
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
3
$150k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
64% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech TherapistPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · Panama City, Florida

$64-$74/hr
#3

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$70/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68 per hour
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan with Employer Matching
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation and Holidays
Well-being Resources
Voluntary Benefits

Living in Centralia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k
Typical market rent
$1,433/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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