Speech-Language Pathologist, Ambulatory

Seattle Children's

1 day ago

Seattle, Washington$70.43/hrFull TimePathology

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Seattle Children's as a Speech-Language Pathologist – Ambulatory in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $97.7K - $146.5K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Seattle Children's in United States.

Key Skills

Diagnostic assessmentSpeech therapyLanguage therapyCognitive communicationSocial communicationSwallowing treatmentFeeding therapyCare plan developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPediatric careEvidence-based practice

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). Must hold Washington State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist, Ambulatory at Seattle Children's a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pathology speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

This Pathology position at Seattle Children's is open to speech-language pathologist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Seattle Children's lists compensation for this speech-language pathologist position at $98k to $146k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $70 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a speech-language pathologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($98k–$146k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Diagnostic assessment, Speech therapy, Language therapy, Cognitive communication, Social communication, Swallowing treatment, Feeding therapy, Care plan development. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: Provides diagnostic assessment, treatment, and consultation for children with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and caregivers to develop and implement evidence-based individualized care plans.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403(b), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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