Speech Language Pathologist
Company : Reliant Rehabilitation
Location : Shelton, WA, 98584
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Overview
Up to 20 hours per week
Weekdays, weekends, and evenings available
When you join Reliant’s therapy team, you join a team that makes a very real impact in the lives of the patients and residents we serve. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for our most vulnerable population.As a Reliant therapist, you also have the opportunity to advance your career through our continuing education platform, climbing our clinical ladder and utilizing the opportunity to serve with others who are working at the top of their discipline. Our executive team started their own careers as therapists working with patients, and we take great pride in promoting from within the company.We also have a team of clinicians who provide continuing training, as well as systems and proven protocols to help ensure everyone is providing therapy in the most effective way for the patients and the most compliant way to help ensure our SNF partners are covered.Why Reliant:
- Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs)
- Great Corporate Support
- Therapy company ran by Therapists with decades of experience
- A company that desires for you to grow as a therapist and as a leader in our industry
- Currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with plenty of opportunities that fit any therapists needs in location, schedule, or development
Reliant Benefits May Include:
- Competitive Pay Packages
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- PTO Share Program
- PTO Buy-Back Program
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Maternity Support Program
- Company-sponsored continuing education courses
- Clinical Leadership Support
- Tuition Loan Repayment Program
- Flexible Schedules
Education/Experience:
- Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Speech Language Pathology
Computer Skills:
- Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation
- Basic Internet navigation skills
Certificates and Licenses:
- Valid Speech-Language Pathologist state license (where appropriate)
- Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).
Responsibilities
Speech Language Pathologist
Summary:
Provide Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of Speech-Language Pathology therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Provide quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients. Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding speech-language pathology therapy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Optimize communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing speech therapy
- Build a strong Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) therapy program
- Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
- Maintain valid state license. Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of speech-language pathology therapy and the health care environment.
- Understands various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery. Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
- Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports
Qualifications
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Frequently asked questions
Shelton's demand for speech language pathologists is moderate, with growing opportunities in skilled nursing facilities. Competition can vary, but Reliant Rehabilitation’s extensive network in Washington state offers therapists flexible scheduling and diverse clinical settings, helping candidates find roles that fit their experience and lifestyle.
Beyond holding a valid state license in speech-language pathology, employers in Shelton often value clinicians familiar with SNF regulations and compliant clinical documentation. Staying current with Washington’s healthcare standards and infection control protocols enhances employment prospects in local rehabilitation centers.
Speech Language Pathologists focus primarily on diagnosing and treating communication disorders and swallowing difficulties, unlike physical or occupational therapists. Their day involves detailed patient evaluations, tailored therapy plans, and close collaboration with facility staff to optimize cognitive-linguistic and speech outcomes.
Mastering clinical documentation software, understanding diverse payment models, and gaining expertise in cognitive-linguistic therapy can accelerate career growth. Additionally, leadership training and continuing education, like that offered by Reliant Rehabilitation, enable SLPs to climb clinical ladders and take on mentorship or management roles.
Reliant Rehabilitation encourages ongoing growth through company-sponsored continuing education, clinical leadership support, and a structured clinical ladder. Therapists benefit from a collaborative environment driven by experienced clinician leadership, fostering both skill enhancement and leadership development within the therapy profession.
With options for up to 20 hours weekly and flexible weekday, weekend, or evening shifts, Reliant Rehabilitation accommodates personal schedules. This flexibility, combined with benefits like PTO programs and telehealth documentation tools, supports therapists in maintaining healthy work-life integration.
Speech Language Pathologists in Shelton typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and employer benefits. Reliant Rehabilitation offers competitive packages that reflect local market trends and reward clinical expertise and commitment to patient care.
Reliant Rehabilitation’s SLPs benefit from a therapist-led company culture emphasizing internal promotion, comprehensive clinical support, and standardized protocols for SNF care. This creates a unique environment focused on quality patient outcomes and professional advancement not always found in larger healthcare systems.