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Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Avamere Ridgemont

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPart-time

Listed compensation

$47-$60/hr

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Wage: $47 - $60 DOE

Status: FT, PT & PRN Available - Flexible Schedule Options

Location: Avamere at Ridgemont -2051 Pottery Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366

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We are seeking a Speech-language pathologist (SLP or SLP-CFY) to join our team in Port Orchard, Washington at Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont. Ridgemont is an Award-winning community voted "Best in Skilled Nursing" in Assisted Living Magazine. Port Orchard, Washington is located 13 miles west of Seattle, almost completely surrounded by water and is a perfect destination for boaters and water sports, plus recently, a nationally recognized water trail for paddlers.

The city offers beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains and hosts multiple free events and concerts throughout the year. This facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. Our friendly & cohesive team upholds a strong commitment to quality care, evidence-based practice, and outstanding outcomes. New grads or new to skilled nursing are welcome as we offer an excellent mentorship and training program.

As a Speech Language Pathologist with Avamere, you will join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. Avamere provides in-house therapy in our facilities throughout Oregon and Washington.

Avamere began in 1995 and has grown to become the industry leader in the Pacific Northwest for Skilled Nursing and Post-Acute Care. At Avamere, our rehab professionals build lasting relationships with patients & residents, their families, and fellow team members. If you are a Speech Language Pathologist interested in Part-time or PRN opportunities, please contact us or apply for this position.

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

Key Skills

SupervisionCommunicationMedicare KnowledgePayer Sources KnowledgeMultitasking

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 35% have no call, 63% 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)). 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.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs

6
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
7
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist, PT InpatientPer Diem

Olympic Medical Center · Sequim, Washington

$49.48-$72.11/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68.00 per hour
+ 37 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 Port Orchard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$540k
Typical market rent
$2,042/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.6
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 · Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
EAP Canopy
Continuing Education
Higher Education Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Spending Accounts