Speech Therapist - Sign-on Bonus

Outpatient Speech Therapist

Jefferson Healthcare

Announcement #321618

Jefferson Healthcare (https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/), an innovative and award-winning healthcare system in Port Townsend, Washington, is seeking a passionate full-time outpatient Speech Therapist to join our dedicated team and provide exceptional care to our patients. In this role, you will evaluate and treat patients of all ages and developmental levels with speech and swallow therapy needs, including common diagnoses such as dysarthria, dysphagia, language disorders, aphasia, and other speech-related conditions.

This is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to grow professionally in a thriving, rapidly expanding practice, all while being surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and a close-knit, welcoming community. As part of Jefferson Healthcare, you'll enjoy a career that blends purpose with the perfect work-life balance in one of the most desirable places to live on the Olympic Peninsula.

What can we offer you:

• Patient-centered, team-based, and collaborative work environment
• Sign-on Bonus Eligible!
• Competitive Salary
• Outstanding benefits, including employer contribution to your retirement account and low insurance premiums for individuals and families. Benefits package is ranked in the top 1% in the state.
• Education Loan Reimbursement via WSAC (www.wsac.wa.gov/pslf)
• Supportive team environment
• Epic EMR

What are we looking for:

• Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required
• BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification required
• Minimum one year of experience in an inpatient setting preferred
• Experience performing modified barium swallow studies (MBSS) and working with a range of ages
• Experience performing Fiberoptic Endoscopic evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and working with a range of ages

Jefferson Healthcare, located on the stunning Olympic Peninsula and just a short distance from Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver, is one of the top employers in the region. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-Star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a broad range of specialty services, providing exceptional care to over 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County.

Port Townsend, known as "one of the coolest small towns in America," offers a unique blend of culture, outdoor adventure, and community. With festivals nearly every weekend, endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, sailing, and dining, and a strong sense of local pride, it's the perfect place to live and work. Surrounded by water and nestled near the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend provides access to a variety of outdoor activities, from mountain exploration to water sports.

Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week); Day Shift (5x8-hour shifts or 4x10-hour shifts)

Visit our careers website at https://jeffersonhealthcare.org/healthcare-careers/

Open until filled.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimer: As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test.

Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.