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Pennant Group
Tri-Cities, Washington · Hybrid

Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$50–$75 per hour

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

At Columbia River Home Health, people and culture come first. We are growing and looking for a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) who values autonomy, work‑life balance, and meaningful patient relationships.

This role offers flexible scheduling, hybrid work (your home + patient homes), and the ability to shape your caseload. We are primarily hiring for Tri‑Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, Richland) with 10–20 hours/week, but full‑time is available for candidates open to also covering Walla Walla. Very flexible and negotiable.

Compensation & Flexibility $50–$75 per hour, depending on experience Relocation reimbursement available for non‑local candidates Flexible scheduling to support true work‑life balance Hybrid model: work from home for documentation + patient home visits Choose part‑time or expand to full‑time with Walla Walla coverage Full-Time

Benefits

Free health concierge services Medical, Dental, Vision (eligibility begins 1st of the month after hire) PTO, holiday, and sick time (based on FTE) Paid Life and AD&D, plus voluntary insurance options 401K matching Tuition reimbursement & CEU support Mileage reimbursement Room for growth Supportive, inclusive leadership and AMAZING teammates Company‑wide celebrations recognizing your great work Our Culture: CAPLICO Customer Second (Employee First) Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebrations Ownership What You’ll Do Conduct in‑home evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans Provide therapy for speech, language, voice, and cognitive‑communication needs Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team Educate and support patients, caregivers, and families Recommend and train on AAC devices when appropriate Participate in case conferences and team meetings Maintain clinical competency and best practices

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech‑Language Pathology Current WA SLP license 2 years of clinical experience preferred Current AHA BLS Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health Part‑Time (10–20 hrs/week) – Tri‑Cities, WA Flexible Hours | $50–$75/hr | Relocation Support Available If you’re looking for a flexible, supportive, and autonomy‑driven Home Health SLP role in a growing agency, we’d love to connect with you.

Contact our in-house recruiter, Marta, @ 425 320 9683. To learn more about Columbia River Home Health visit our website: columbiariverhh.com The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct in-home evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapy for speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication needs. Responsibilities also include collaborating with physicians, educating patients and families, and recommending/training on AAC devices.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and hold a current Washington State SLP license. A valid driver's license, insurance, reliable vehicle, and current AHA BLS certification are also required, with two years of clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningSpeech TherapyLanguage TherapyVoice TherapyCollaborationPatient EducationCaregiver SupportAAC Devices Training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist at Pennant Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,882 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 48 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 40% have no call, 52% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% 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)). 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.

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About Pennant Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eagle, Idaho
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Hybrid Work Model
Relocation Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
PTO and Holiday Pay
Sick Time