Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• National Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Active, full, unrestricted state license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in any U.S. state, and a National Provider Identifier (NPI) that can be tied to the Joint Base Lewis–McChord site.
• Clinical experience treating adult patients, ideally with brain injury, neurologic, or rehabilitation caseloads.
• U.S. citizenship (or eligibility to work on a federal military installation).
• Ability to pass a background investigation and obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) for base access.
• Up-to-date immunizations, TB screening, and health requirements for the facility.

Nice To Haves

• An experienced SLP comfortable with complex caseloads — including patients referred after limited progress elsewhere.
• Innovative in your clinical approach; willing to try new protocols and adapt to each patient.
• A collaborative teammate who works well with physicians and other therapists.
• Motivated by mission and the chance to make a meaningful difference for service members.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with complex speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Build individualized treatment plans and adjust as patients progress.
• Use innovative therapy techniques and bring fresh approaches to challenging cases.
• Collaborate with neurologists, audiologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and case managers on shared patients.
• Contribute to clinical practice guidelines and ongoing research on rehabilitation of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Document patient care in MHS Genesis within three business days and respond to patient messages within one business day.

Benefits

• 4% 401(k) match to help you build long-term financial security.
• Steady, weekday schedule with predictable daytime clinic hours and federal holidays observed.