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Lakewood, Washington

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56-$62/hr

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Posted 57m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Lakewood, WA

HealthPRO Pediatrics is hiring a School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in Lakewood, WA.

Position Details

  • Full-Time | In-Person
  • Starting at $56-62/hour
  • W-2 Employment
  • Year-Round Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)
  • Free CEUs & Professional Development

What You'll Do

As a School-Based SLP, you'll provide speech and language services to students while working closely with educators, families, and other members of the school team. You'll have the opportunity to support students' communication skills, participation, and overall success in the school environment.

Why HealthPRO Pediatrics?

Collaborative Team: Work alongside educators, therapists, and other professionals who are committed to supporting students.

Professional Growth: Access free CEUs, ongoing learning, and professional development opportunities.

Clinical Support: Be part of a pediatric therapy organization focused on high-quality, evidence-based services.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally.

  • Meaningful Work: Help children build the communication skills they need to participate, learn, and thrive.
  • Ready for Your Next School-Based SLP Opportunity?

If you're a Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a full-time school-based position in Lakewood, WA, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today to learn more about joining the HealthPRO Pediatrics team.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities using standardized tests and clinical observations. Develop accurate diagnoses based on assessment results.

Treatment and Education: Implement evidence-based therapies for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders; monitor and adjust treatment plans; educate and support patients and families on disorders, treatment strategies, and daily communication improvement.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible

Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (CCC-SLP).

Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Ready for your next School SLP opportunity in Lakewood, WA? We'd love to connect with you!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage therapyDiagnostic testingTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceMultidisciplinary collaborationElectronic health recordsSwallowing disorder treatmentVoice therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$123k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

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#1

Speech Therapist, Home Health

Center Well · Seattle, Washington

$103k-$141k
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Napa/VacavillePer Diem

CVHCare · Vallejo, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Speech and Language Pathologist

$95k-$130k
#4

Speech Therapist (ST/SLP)

$100k-$130k
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Work-life snapshot

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About Healthpro Heritage

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Free CEUs & Professional Development