Speech-Language Pathologist

Boyer Children's Clinic is currently seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team! Boyer provides medical, therapy, special education, and family services to infants and young children with developmental delays, and their families. For more information, visit

Working with staff at all levels, the Speech-Language Pathologist provides evaluative, therapeutic, and consultative services for children with neuromuscular disorders and/or developmental delays who are delayed in speech, language, pre-speech (feeding), pre-linguistic (cognitive), and/or hearing abilities. Our therapists also help families learn how to care for and play with their children in ways that encourage emerging skills. The right person will be able to work collaboratively and earn trust quickly while maintaining a focus on our overall mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Provide direct, indirect, or consultative services to children with communication disorders in client homes, at other community sites, and in the center, in compliance with regulatory and company practices.
2. Establish and carry out appropriate therapy programs and alternate/augmentative communication systems according to each child's needs.
3. Coordinate program with child's caregiver(s), other therapy and educational programs, and with other involved agencies and professionals.
4. Document assessment, program, and progress of each child including written reports, Individual Education Plan or Individual Family Service Plan, videotape, and tape recordings as appropriate.
5. We give you an exceptionally structured orientation with a ramp-up schedule to assist you.
6. We offer a 37.5 hour workweek and other schedule flexibility.
7. We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (if enrolled in a QHDHP health plan), Basic Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance, 403(b) Plan (with discretionary match), .0462 hours of sick leave for every hour worked, 12 paid vacation days, three weeks' paid program closures, 13 paid holidays, four paid Wellness Days, three days paid bereavement leave, and up to two weeks paid jury duty leave (unpaid leave beyond two weeks if needed), and monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement.

Compensation:

$70,000 to $97,750 annually, depending on experience.

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Travel Requirements:

The work environment for this position is a typical office environment. The physical demands for this position require the employee to use computers and sit/stand in an office environment.

Travel requirements include the ability to transport oneself to appointments or between offices as necessary, on a daily basis. Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s license and automobile insurance if driving a vehicle.

Loan Forgiveness:

If you are employed by a nonprofit or government and have student loan debt through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, you may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Please direct your questions regarding your eligibility to your student loan program.

Position Requirements

Required Licenses, Qualifications, and/or Certifications:

• Previous experience of 2 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist working with children who have disabilities or equivalent desired.
• Masters of Science degree in Speech Language-Pathology. Background in neurogenic speech disorders, language disorders, autism, and pediatric feeding is desired, but not required.
• Must possess a Certification of Clinical Competence by the American Speech and Hearing Association and Washington State Department of Health Speech and Language Pathologist License. Clinical Fellows may be considered.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification are required.
• Must possess valid Washington State Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and a reliable means of transportation.

Required Abilities & Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, staff, co-workers, and physicians.
• Action-oriented and solution-oriented with superior attention to detail.
• Ability to instruct parents and other persons involved in the handling and management of the child.
• Ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check.

Please note, COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccination is strongly encouraged.

Boyer Children’s Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in regard to providing reasonable accommodations when needed.