Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Lead

Cole Health•Bellevue, WA

23d•$80,000 - $100,000

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. ROLE OVERVIEW: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – CLINICAL LEAD 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. WHY JOIN COLE PEDIATRIC THERAPY? As part of our comprehensive benefits package, our Therapists and Clinical Leaders enjoy: 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

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

Responsibilities

Provides thorough diagnostic evaluations for children referred with potential speech, language, hearing, or swallowing disorders
Implements individualized treatment plans to help each child reach their highest level of communication and independence
Supports the planning, organization, supervision, and delivery of speech services
Collaborates with occupational and physical therapy teams
Works closely with clinic administration to coordinate therapy services across disciplines
Mentor developing clinicians
Foster clinical excellence
Support strong patient outcomes
Supervision of Students and CFs may be included