Home Health Speech Pathologist

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (flex)

Flexible Scheduling | Work–Life Balance | Meaningful Patient Impact

About the Role

Join our compassionate and collaborative Home Health team as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) serving adults in the Yakima community. This role is ideal for clinicians who value autonomy, meaningful patient connections, and the ability to design a schedule that truly fits their life. You will provide in‑home assessment, treatment, and education to help patients regain communication, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic function so they can thrive safely at home.

Why Yakima?

Yakima is one of Washington’s most unique regions—known for sunshine, stunning valley views, and a close-knit community atmosphere. Outdoor lovers enjoy hiking, biking, river recreation, and quick access to the nearby Cascades. Food and wine enthusiasts appreciate Yakima’s orchards, vineyards, and farm‑to‑table culture. With an affordable cost of living and room to breathe, Yakima offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

Truly Flexible Shifts

Choose from 4‑day work weeks, traditional Monday – Friday schedules, or customized daily blocks built around your needs.

Schedule Autonomy with Strong Team Support

Plan your day independently while enjoying responsive support from nursing, therapy, and leadership teams.

Geographic visit clustering helps reduce drive time, giving you more meaningful patient care moments—and more time back in your day.

Meaningful Patient Connections

Build deep, trusting relationships with patients and families in the comfort of their own homes.

Make a visible impact by restoring essential communication and swallowing abilities in a one‑on‑one environment.

What We Offer

Flexible scheduling options tailored for work–life balance.

Competitive compensation with mileage reimbursement.

Supportive interdisciplinary culture with approachable leadership.

Opportunities for CEU support, specialty training, and professional growth.

The chance to practice in a region known for natural beauty, affordability, and community connection.

Requirements

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association OR be in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with supervision by a CCC-SLP in accordance with standards defined by the ASHA

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington or holding an interim permit

Current BLS Certification required

Previous Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred

Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle for getting to patient’s homes

Position Summary

The Home Health Speech Pathologist is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, providing clinical services and communication with patients, families and other professionals/service providers in the medical community. This professional position will allow you to apply your extensive knowledge and expertise in of speech pathology toward the care of your patients. Responsibilities:

• •You will provide assessment, interpretation, and reporting of clinical observations
• •You will perform patient assessments with physician and develop treatment plans
• •You will perform and interpret results of Videofluoroscpic swallow studies and fiberoptic endoscopic of swallowing
• •You will confer with physician and other health care professionals

Requirements:

• •Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Hearing-Language Association OR be in the process of completing a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) with supervision by a CCC-SLP in accordance with standards defined by the ASHA
• •Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington or holding an interim permit
• •Current BLS Certification required
• •Previous Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred

About Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital has served the Yakima Valley since 1950. This 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital features a multispecialty team across 20+ primary and specialty care locations, providing cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice and advanced care for children with special health needs. Clinicians here care for a diverse patient population and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment where teams are valued and patients are grateful.

About the Yakima Community

Yakima enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year and a valley setting surrounded by desert hills and mountains. The area offers endless outdoor activities, from hiking, mountain biking and fishing to skiing, rafting and camping. Residents also enjoy rivers, lakes and scenic trails just minutes from home, along with a lower cost of living and a welcoming community — perfect for those who love an active outdoor lifestyle.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $44.42 - $67.33 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here .