Travel Speech Language Pathologist Job in Tacoma, WA | Days (5x8)

Lifepoint IRF - CHI Virginia Franciscan Rehab Hospital Tacoma, WA
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Speech Language Pathologist in Tacoma, WA
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$2,691
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Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
11/23
Flexible
Contract
52 wks
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This travel Speech Language Pathologist job in Tacoma, WA with Advantis Medical is a 52-week travel Speech Language Pathologist contract at Lifepoint IRF - CHI Virginia Franciscan Rehab Hospital. This role pays $2,691 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this travel Speech Language Pathologist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Speech Language Pathologist job in Tacoma, WA and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Lifepoint IRF - CHI Virginia Franciscan Rehab Hospital
  • Location: Tacoma, WA 98465
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 52 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
  • Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function and establish individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver skilled therapy for communication and swallowing disorders across the assigned caseload
  • Assess and manage dysphagia, including diet-texture recommendations and participation in instrumental swallow studies when assigned
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and safe-swallowing strategies

Travel Speech Language Pathologist Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Speech Language Pathologist experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Washington and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Speech Language Pathologist Jobs Near Tacoma, WA

Do I need my CCC-SLP for travel SLP jobs?
Almost always. Along with a license or compact privilege for the assignment state, most facilities require ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence, and several states build CCC-equivalent requirements into licensure. ASHA allows clinical fellows to complete their fellowship in many settings, but most agencies and facilities don't place fellows on travel contracts, so finishing the CF first widens your options. BLS is also typically required.
How do medical and school-based travel SLP jobs differ?
Medical SLP roles may focus on swallowing, cognitive-communication, trach or vent populations, and instrumental assessments such as MBS or FEES. School assignments center on evaluations, IEPs, educational participation, progress reporting, and school calendars. The two settings require different experience, workflows, and sometimes additional credentials.
What caseload and responsibilities should I clarify before accepting a travel SLP job?
Ask about setting, age group, caseload size, productivity or service-minute expectations, evaluation responsibilities, documentation, and whether the role includes specialty work such as MBS, FEES, AAC, or IEP management. These details can change the assignment significantly even when two postings share the same SLP title.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Tacoma, WA

Washington offers therapy travelers a rehabilitation community in Seattle with specialized inpatient care and outpatient programs for recovery after major injury. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are connected within that academic setting, adding professional depth to the Puget Sound region’s cultural appeal. Seattle has neighborhood restaurants and live music; Tacoma contributes museums and a working waterfront. Beyond those cities, the Olympic Peninsula, Cascade mountains, and island communities offer very different landscapes. Eastern Washington changes the picture again, with Spokane’s riverfront, agricultural valleys, and a drier climate. Wine country around Walla Walla provides another reason to explore inland. A longer stay can include both the state’s celebrated scenery and quieter routines built around local markets, seasonal produce, and the community where you live.

Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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