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Sequim, Washington

Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Sequim, WA

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Status: Full Time, Part Time & PRN available!

Wage: $47.00-$60 / hourly DOE

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Sequim - 1000 S 5th Ave, Sequim, WA 98382

Provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides speech pathology services to patients according to licensure.
  • Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines.
  • Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one’s personal protection and patient safety.
  • Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education.
  • Supports and participates in department operations and development.
  • Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

Associated Responsibilities

  • Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines.
  • Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients.
  • Educates staff, other health care professionals and third-party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions.
  • Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required.
  • Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with the Supervisor.
  • Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
  • Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients, and others at all times.
  • Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
  • Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques.
  • Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team, or facility to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
  • Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
  • Confers with Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization.
  • Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing.
  • Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Education

  • Graduate of an approved curriculum in Speech Language Pathology.
  • Able to practice unencumbered.
  • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Experience

  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources.
  • Full knowledge of resident’s rights.
  • Exudes professionalism in presentation.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
  • Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive

benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
  • 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
  • EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
  • Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
  • Generous employee referral bonus program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

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Requirements

Requires a degree from an approved Speech Language Pathology curriculum and an active, unencumbered license. Candidates must possess CPR/BLS certification and working knowledge of Medicare and resident rights.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationClinical DocumentationPatient AdvocacySupervisionMedicare Knowledge

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 40% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k 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 ~$111k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

13
<$100k
2
$100k-120k
0
$120k-140k
8
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
36% this job
Loan repayment
27%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.6
Better work-life than 40% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sequim

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$600k
Typical market rent
$2,223/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Avamere

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) Plan with matching program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
6 holidays
Accrued sick leave
EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits