Speech Language Pathologist (Full-Time + Benefits!) - Bremerton, WA $6k Sign-on Bonus

Why Thrive Therapies SLPs are the backbone of school-based healthcare. You're managing complex caseloads, navigating documentation systems, and fighting for adequate planning time while delivering evidence-based care. At Thrive, we eliminate the administrative burden so you can focus on what you love: helping students communicate. Position Summary As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you deliver evidence-based speech and language services to students K-12 with language disorders, articulation delays, fluency concerns, voice disorders, and complex communication needs. You collaborate with special education teams, general educators, parents, and related services providers to create inclusive, data-driven intervention plans. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations using standardized and dynamic assessment tools to determine eligibility for services under IDEA, Section 504, and state standards Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans with measurable, functional, and academically relevant goals Deliver direct and consultative speech-language services across language, articulation, fluency, voice, and social communication domains Maintain accurate, timely documentation of student progress, treatment effectiveness, and session data Collaborate with special education, general education, and administrative staff to embed language-learning strategies across the school day Participate actively in IEP/ARD meetings and contribute clinical expertise to placement, progress monitoring, and eligibility decisions Maintain ASHA-compliant caseloads and ensure adherence to state and federal special education regulations Qualifications Required Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a CAA-accredited program Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA, or active Clinical Fellowship (CF) with CCC‑SLP supervision provided by Thrive Active state SLP license in good standing, or documented initiation of licensure transfer prior to start date Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process, eligibility criteria, and special education law as it applies to SLP services in K‑12 settings Preferred 1+ years of school-based SLP experience (CF year in a school setting counts) Experience with AAC evaluation and implementation Bilingual (Spanish) – bilingual SLPs are strongly encouraged to apply; additional compensation applies Familiarity with RTI/MTSS frameworks and universal screening protocols Experience serving students with autism, complex communication needs, or significant cognitive disabilities Benefits Base Compensation W‑2 Base Salary: $88,000 – $102,400, based on experience. W-2 employment means full benefits, paid time off, retirement match, disability coverage, and malpractice insurance — all on us. Your total compensation is built to reflect what this work is worth. 1099 Contractor Rate $66 – $80/hr. Our 1099 option puts you in control of how you work — with a competitive hourly rate, full professional supports, and your career mobility fully intact. Sign-On Bonus $6,000 – paid 25% at 30 days, 25% at 90 days, 50% at 6 months. Longevity Structure Up to $2,000 – paid after completing your first full school year. CEU Stipend $750 first year, growing up to $2,000 after five years. Performance Bonus Paid annually after exceeding performance metrics. Health Coverage – W‑2 Employees Only Medical, dental, and vision insurance – Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums Coverage begins day one Choice of HSA‑eligible high-deductible plan or traditional PPO; nationwide PPO network Dependent and family coverage available 401(k) with up to 5% company match Optional voluntary benefits: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and FSA Time Off & Schedule – W‑2 Employees Only School-year calendar – school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually 3 PTO and 3 sick days Additional Professional Supports (All Employees) Malpractice and professional liability insurance – fully covered by Thrive; no personal policy required Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership – school-based, substantive, and paid Paid Summer Intensive – pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually No non-compete agreement – your professional mobility is yours to keep Tennessee SLP licensure renewal and ASHA dues reimbursed annually; CCC‑SLP exam and renewal fees covered CF supervision provided by in-house CCC‑SLPs for Clinical Fellowship year clinicians Apply Today View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Therapies