MultiCare Health System·Auburn, Washington
Provide clinical speech pathology services, including assessments and treatment plans for patients in acute care settings. Perform and interpret specialized swallow studies while collaborating with physicians and healthcare professionals.
Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
Auburn medical center primarily focuses on icu, pcu, med/Surg, ed, ortho, total joint replacements, neuro, and podiatry. Covington is a smaller community based hospital, that focuses on pcu, med/Surg, elective total joints, ortho, and podiatric population. Multicare utilizes epic for all electronic medical records. Our department productivity standard is currently 69% for 8-Hour day with expectation of 7-9 patients seen per day, once up and running.
We are in need of an slp who can participate in our weekend rotation schedule, but who also has weekday availability for sick call and pto coverage. All employees are expected to cross-Cover both auburn and covington medical centers, so training occurs for both sites in the first month or two. Per diem staff are also expected to work a minimum of 1 holiday per year, and be able to complete mandatory education/Training during non-Shift hours, but on the clock.
Our new employee orientation process is very rigorous for the first few weeks to a month (And would likely require some time off from an alternate position), and certain aspects are mandatory with regard to schedule. Following the first 3-4 days, we are then able to schedule dates for departmental orientation and get staff up and running.
The Speech Pathologist is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, providing clinical services and communication with patients, families, and other professionals/service providers in the medical community. This professional position will allow you to apply your extensive knowledge and expertise in of speech pathology with all of your patients.
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, serving South King County since 1921, is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center, and advanced surgical services including robotic-assisted procedures. Clinicians at Auburn gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of specialty care, all within a collaborative, high-performing team.
About the Auburn Community
Auburn is a vibrant suburb of 75,000, ideally located between Seattle, Tacoma and Mount Rainier. With 34 parks, over 23 miles of trails and abundant outdoor recreation from hiking and biking to camping and kayaking, Auburn is perfect for those who love an active lifestyle. The city also offers excellent schools, a growing dining scene and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live, work and play.
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.
The pay scale is $48.58 - $76.37 USD.
However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.
If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here [https://jobs.multicare.org/pay-benefits/].
Market context
In Washington, allied-health imaging roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic centers rely on credentialed technologists to keep imaging services moving. These positions are competitive because employers often want an accredited imaging degree, Washington Department of Health certification, and ARRT registration completed quickly after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and timeline before applying.
