Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time + Benefits!) - Tacoma, WA
About The Position
SLPs are the backbone of school-based healthcare. You're managing complex caseloads, navigating documentation systems, and fighting for adequate planning time while delivering evidence-based care. At Thrive, we eliminate the administrative burden so you can focus on what you love: helping students communicate. We partner with school districts that value your professional autonomy and provide compensation packages that reflect your master's-level expertise. Our SLPs report more planning time, transparent caseload caps aligned with ASHA standards, and direct access to school leadership for advocacy. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you deliver evidence-based speech and language services to students K-12 with language disorders, articulation delays, fluency concerns, voice disorders, and complex communication needs. You collaborate with special education teams, general educators, parents, and related services providers to create inclusive, data-driven intervention plans.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a CAPCSD-accredited program
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
- Valid, unrestricted state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Proof of immunization status and background check clearance per school district requirements
Nice To Haves
- Experience in school-based SLP (2+ years preferred, new grads welcome)
- Knowledge of RTI/MTSS frameworks
- Experience with AAC and assistive technology
- Bilingual fluency (Spanish or other languages highly valued)
- Experience with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and complex communication needs
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools to determine eligibility for services under IDEA, Section 504, and state standards
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans with measurable, functional, and academically relevant goals
- Deliver direct and consultative speech-language services across language, articulation, fluency, voice, and social communication domains
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of student progress, treatment effectiveness, and session data
- Collaborate with special education, general education, and administrative staff to embed language-learning strategies across the school day
- Participate actively in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute clinical expertise to placement, progress monitoring, and eligibility decisions
- Maintain ASHA-compliant caseloads and ensure adherence to state and federal special education regulations
Benefits
- Competitive W-2 salary: $97,000–$105,000 based on credentials, experience, and location
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) effective your first day
- 401(k) with company match
- 10 days PTO + paid sick leave
- Professional development stipend ($1,000–$2,000 annually) for CEUs, conferences, and certifications
- $2,000 sign-on bonus (paid at 90 days)
- $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed
- CCC-SLP (ASHA) dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed
- Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive
- No non-compete clause
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
