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Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Avamere (Dual locations)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callFull-time

Listed compensation

$47-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Wage: $47 - $55 for FT and $55 - $60 for PRN (DOE)

Status: FT & PRN Available

Locations

Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien - 1031 SW 130th St, Burien, WA

&

Avamere Rehabilitation of Park West - 1703 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Apply at Teamavamere.com

Reasons to Join Avamere

  • In-House Therapy
  • Collaborative Team Approach with All Departments
  • Therapist-Run
  • Compliance & Regulatory Management and Education
  • Manageable Productivity Expectations
  • Flexible Schedule Options
  • One Full-time Status Option (30 or 40-hour workweek) Will consider Part-Time SLP Position.
  • Career Advancement & Development
  • New Hire & New to Setting Mentorship & Training

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.

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.

Qualifications

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

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

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationClinical DocumentationPatient AdvocacySupervisionMedicare KnowledgeMultitaskingRegulatory Compliance

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%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Conifer, Colorado

$65-$80/hr
#2

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

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

  • Includes call

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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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About Avamere

Hospitals and Health Care
Wilsonville, Oregon
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
EAP Canopy
Continuing Education Reimbursement