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Tacoma, Washington

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), PRN

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$45-$55/hr

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Job Description

Schedule: Weekdays and Weekends as Needed

Your Experience Matters

Virginia Mason Franciscan Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations.

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who excels in this role:

  • Assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
  • Provide education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
  • Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams on care coordination.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have a current state Speech-Language Pathologist license. Additional requirements include:

  • Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Experience: Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
  • License: Current SLP license and ASHA certification.
  • Certifications: CPR certification required.

Hourly range: $45-55

If you believe this job posting does not include accurate or complete pay information in accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, please inform us immediately. You can contact us at 833-271-4269 to report the issue. For more information on your rights under Washington’s pay transparency laws, visit the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website at: lni.wa.gov

EEOC Statement

Virginia Mason Franciscan Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Virginia Mason Franciscan Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will assess and treat patients' speech, language, and swallowing abilities while developing personalized care plans. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and collaborating with the broader healthcare team to ensure effective care coordination.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current state license along with ASHA certification. Additionally, candidates are required to have CPR certification and experience in an acute or rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Speech therapyLanguage assessmentSwallowing assessmentTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Washington, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (47 salary observations; 129 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (1,785 salary observations; 8,032 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% 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 ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k 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 ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

6
<$120k
2
$125k
10
$135k-150k
4
$156k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
68%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%
Sign-on bonus
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Brighton, Colorado

$166k – $193k
#2

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#3

Speech Pathologist Inpatient

$47.46-$75.24/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist - Part Time

$55-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,729 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Employee Well-being Programs
Free Gym Memberships
Virtual Care Appointments
Mental Health Services
Professional Development