Speech Therapist (SLP) - Cle Elum - Per Diem

This Speech-Language Pathology position at Kittitas Valley Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Kittitas Valley Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $42k to $64k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $64000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Cle Elum, Washington.

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

Key skills and qualifications: Speech Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Swallowing Safety, Cognition, Communication Skills, Human Growth and Development, Anatomy and Physiology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Speech-Language Pathology role.

Core responsibilities: The Speech Therapist evaluates patients and develops a treatment plan aimed at decreasing limitations from injury or disease. The role focuses on maximizing swallowing safety, cognition, and communication skills to the extent possible.

Benefits package: 15% Premium in Lieu of Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.