Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Spanaway, WA

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), also known as a speech therapist, plays a pivotal role in the therapy industry by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. These disorders may result from a variety of causes such as stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, Parkinson's disease, a cleft palate, or autism. SLPs develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide counseling to patients and their families, keep accurate records, report progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and research settings.

To become an SLP, one must possess a strong set of skills including excellent communication, patience, compassion, and problem-solving abilities. They require a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and must be licensed in the state they wish to practice. In addition, they should earn a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Before becoming an SLP, a person may work as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, a special education teacher, or a child development specialist, gaining valuable experience in supporting individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

1-15 of 310 Jobs

Speech Language Pathologist - School

  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 13 days ago

American Traveler has an immediate opening for a School Speech Language Pathologist job in Lacey, Washington....

Travel Allied-Speech Language Pathologist, Other

  • Federal Way, WA (18 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (18 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 60+ days ago

Speech-Language Pathologist - Other We are seeking a versatile Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team....

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) - Schools

  • Puyallup, WA (10 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (10 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Language Pathologists (SLPs) for a 2025-2026 school year assignment in Puyallup, Washington....

Facility in WA Needs a Traveling Speech Language Pathologist

  • Sumner, WA (12 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • moments ago
  • Sumner, WA (12 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • moments ago

Quick Facts: 36.5 hours per week, 7.3 hours per day follows school calendar Caseload details to be determined School-based setting Team includes 5 in-person speech language pathologists Brief orientation...

Speech Language Pathologist Opening Olympia WA

  • Olympia, WA (23 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA (23 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

Soliant Health is seeking a passionate and qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a collaborative, student-focused school team in Olympia, WA for the 20252026 school year....

Speech Language Pathologist Opening Lakewood WA

  • Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

Soliant Health is currently seeking a dedicated and qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a collaborative and student-focused school team in Lakewood, WA for the upcoming school year....

Speech Language Pathologist Opening Lacey WA

  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

Soliant Health is currently seeking a dedicated and qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a collaborative and student-focused school team in Lacey, WA for the upcoming school year....

Speech Language Pathologist Opening Auburn WA

  • Auburn, WA (18 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Auburn, WA (18 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

Soliant Health is currently seeking a dedicated and qualified Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a collaborative and student-focused school team in Auburn, WA for the upcoming school year....

Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $2,457 per week

  • Federal Way, WA (18 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Federal Way, WA (18 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

GetMed Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Federal Way, Washington....

Speech Pathologist

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 3 hours ago

ASHA Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Washington or holding an interim permit Previous Experience as a Speech Language Pathologist preferred Our Values As a MultiCare employee...

Speech Language Pathologist Opening- Kent, WA

  • Kent, WA (22 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Kent, WA (22 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 5 hours ago

Category Schools - SLP Job Type Contract Soliant Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to become part of a supportive school team in Kent, WA for the upcoming school...

Virtual School Based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job- Teletherapy

  • Kent, WA (22 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Kent, WA (22 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 5 hours ago

Category Schools - SLP - Telespeech Job Type Contract Job Posting: Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - VocoVision Position: Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Employer: VocoVision Employment...

Virtual Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job in Schools

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Category Schools - SLP - Telespeech Job Type Contract Virtual Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) We are looking for licensed Virtual Speech-Language Pathologists to join our team and provide high-quality...

Remote Work

Fully Remote Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Job- Virtual Teletherapy

  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Tacoma, WA (13 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 6 hours ago

Category Schools - SLP - Telespeech Job Type Contract Role Requirements: Master's Degree in Speech Pathology ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Minimum 2 years of recent school experience...

Remote Work

Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,853 per week

  • Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, WA (11 miles from Spanaway, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Call Princeton Staffing Solutions (PSS) Today if you or Someone You Know is: o Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Clinical Fellow (CF-SLP), Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) o Physical Therapist...

Demographic Data for Spanaway, WA

Moving to Spanaway, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Spanaway, WA below.


Local
National
51,630
502
Medium

Speech-Language Pathologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireTherapy curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
ILTS Speech-Language Pathologist: Pathologist: Teaching 20-Test Bundle
At ExamEdge.com, we place our focus on helping you become as prepared as possible for your certification exam. We want you to walk out of the real exam confident and knowing that your time...
ILTS Speech-Language Pathologist: Pathologist: Teaching 10-Test Bundle
At ExamEdge.com, we place our focus on helping you become as prepared as possible for your certification exam. We want you to walk out of the real exam confident and knowing that your time...
ILTS Speech-Language Pathologist: Pathologist: Nonteaching 5-Test Bundle
At ExamEdge.com, we place our focus on helping you become as prepared as possible for your certification exam. We want you to walk out of the real exam confident and knowing that your time...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Speech-Language Pathologist Jobs in Spanaway, WA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTherapy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Speech-Language Pathologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Speech-Language Pathologists in Spanaway, WA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.6%
Associate's Degree
7.9%
Doctorate Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Speech-Language Pathologists in Spanaway, WA
None
35.7%
1-2 years
27.2%
Less than 1 year
25.8%
2-4 years
11.3%