Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Lead
About The Position
Your professional journey is always evolving. Continue yours in a place where you feel valued, inspired, and part of something bigger. A place where your ideas matter, your goals are nurtured, and your passion for helping others thrives. At Cole Health, your growth never stops. Position Details: This salaried Clinical Lead role includes up to a 75/25 clinical-to-leadership split, totaling 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates are motivated to mentor developing clinicians, foster clinical excellence, and support strong patient outcomes. The Clinical Lead (CL) provides thorough diagnostic evaluations for children referred with potential speech, language, hearing, or swallowing disorders. With physician approval, the CL implements individualized treatment plans to help each child reach their highest level of communication and independence. Beyond direct patient care, the CL supports the planning, organization, supervision, and delivery of speech services, and collaborates with occupational and physical therapy teams. Clinical Leads typically have 10–25% of their weekly schedule reserved for leadership duties, depending on clinic size, staffing, and specific responsibilities. The Clinical Lead also works closely with clinic administration to coordinate therapy services across disciplines.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
- Completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year + at least 1 year of experience as a CCC-SLP
- Current Washington State SLP license
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and clinical teams
- Competence in treating pediatric and adolescent populations
- CPR certification for all ages
- Basic computer skills; Microsoft Word preferred
- Passion for changing the lives of others
Nice To Haves
- Supervision of Students and CFs may be included
Responsibilities
- Provide thorough diagnostic evaluations for children referred with potential speech, language, hearing, or swallowing disorders
- Implement individualized treatment plans to help each child reach their highest level of communication and independence
- Support the planning, organization, supervision, and delivery of speech services
- Collaborate with occupational and physical therapy teams
- Coordinate therapy services across disciplines
Benefits
- On-site mentorship across OT, PT, and Speech
- Collaboration with Board-Certified Behavior Analysts for behavioral support
- Flexible scheduling that supports work–life balance
- A diverse pediatric caseload for expanded clinical experience
- 24 years of stability and community presence
- Extensive career advancement and leadership development
- Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
- Opportunities for mission-focused therapeutic work locally and abroad
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 2 weeks PTO (with rollover), 9 paid holidays, sick leave, and 1 “You Day”
- 401(k) matching and retirement planning support
- Referral bonuses for clinical hires
- Manageable productivity expectations
- Access to a Clinical Competency Specialist for advanced training
- Professional development support
- Performance-based bonuses
- $500 annual continuing education stipend
- Quarterly community service and team-building events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
