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Yakima, Washington

Pediatric Speech Therapist- Children's Village

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44.42-$67.33/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join a Team That Shares Your Calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, 20-hours/week

Join our Pediatric Therapy team at Children's Village! Our multidisciplinary team is comprised of a diverse group of dedicated professionals providing comprehensive therapy services to children with developmental delays and disabilities. We incorporate many general and specialty lines of service, offer a strong mentorship program.

Our team enjoys the following aspects of working at Children's Village:

Serve children ages 3-18 through evidence-based services.

Provide in-person services in clinic, and community-based settings, allowing families to receive support where children naturally learn and grow.

As part of our Children's Village team, there are ongoing educational opportunities to further develop skills in relationship-based and family-centered practice.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of OTs, PTs, SLPs, early childhood educators, nurses, and behavioral therapists to support positive developmental outcomes.

Additional compensation available for qualified bilingual candidates.

Children's Village is a neurodevelopmental center providing more than 30 specialty services to children with special healthcare needs.

As a leader in pediatric rehabilitation and Early Intervention services, we offer opportunities for collaboration across multiple disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

Children's Village was founded on the vision of bringing partner agencies together to ensure access to care for children with special needs and has proudly served the Yakima Valley and Central Washington since 1997. MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital, a not-for-profit organization, is one of the founding partners.

Ultimately, we are a place where children can be children first. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values at Children's Village.

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

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the Local Community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and Education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and Support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living Our Values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for All

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest Lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

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 $44.42 - $67.33 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
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningVideofluoroscopic swallow studiesFiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowingClinical observationMultidisciplinary collaborationCommunication 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 ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k 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, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pediatrics (speech-language pathology)ranked against 625 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$92k–$140kPediatrics median $111k (middle half $104k–$135k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Washington15 active633 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 60% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment165 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,217 in the last 30 days803 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+5.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (625 Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Speech Therapist- Children's Village at MultiCare Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) — ranked against 625 active Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$116k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 19 employers
4
<$105k
3
$105k-125k
5
$125k-145k
8
$145k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
59%
Loan repayment
29%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#2

Speech and Language PathologistContract

Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#3

Pediatric Outpatient Speech Pathologist

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#4

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist

$47.46-$75.24/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Speech-Language Pathology) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 625 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About MultiCare Health System

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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Competitive tuition assistance
Award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development
Generous PTO
Code Lavender
Employee Assistance Programs

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Yakima, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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