Location: Spokane, Washington

Start Date: 08-20-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: As needed - flexible per diem shifts; days, evenings, and weekends based on patient care needs

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $31 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of pediatric patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that are patient-centered and family-focused
• Provide evidence-based therapy to help children improve communication and feeding/swallowing function
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists to support each child's overall progress
• Educate and empower families with strategies to support their child's communication and swallowing growth at home
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes accurately and timely
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences as needed

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred; Clinical Fellows welcome to apply
• Experience with pediatric speech, language, or feeding disorders is a plus
• BLS certification for healthcare providers
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, compassionate approach

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of pediatric speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Familiarity with standardized assessment tools and therapy techniques
• Understanding of developmental milestones and pediatric diagnoses
• Excellent documentation and care planning skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Compassion, patience, and creativity when engaging young patients

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling that lets you design your own calendar
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives
• Work within a collaborative, mission-driven pediatric team
• Access to a diverse range of cases and learning experiences
• Supportive leadership and a positive work culture

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