Speech Language Pathologist Full-Time

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Full-Time

Bellingham at Orchard, Bellingham WA
$50-52/hour | Full-Time | Flexible Schedule

Independence Rehab is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our therapy team at Bellingham at Orchard.

This is a great opportunity for an SLP who wants a supportive environment, schedule flexibility, and the ability to practice with real clinical autonomy while working with a collaborative rehab team.

Whether you're a new grad looking for mentorship or an experienced clinician looking for stability and work-life balance , our team is built to support long-term success.

Why Therapists Like Working With Us

Independence Rehab is a therapist-owned company , which means our leadership actually understands what therapists need to succeed.

Our philosophy is simple:
Support the therapist → Great care follows.

You'll find:

✔ Respect for clinical judgment
✔ Reasonable productivity expectations
✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ Strong mentorship and onboarding
✔ Supportive leadership that advocates for therapy
✔ Stable contracts and long-term facility relationships

We manage our therapy programs independently, allowing clinicians to focus on patients instead of politics .

What You'll Do

As the SLP, you will treat a geriatric population in a skilled nursing environment, including:

• Dysphagia evaluation and treatment
• Cognitive-linguistic therapy
• Speech and language evaluation and treatment
• Patient and family education
• Treatment of medically complex patients
• Participation in discharge planning
• Collaboration with nursing, OT, PT, and facility staff

Your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on patient independence and quality of life.

Training & Mentorship

We believe in setting therapists up for success.

New clinicians receive:

• Structured onboarding and orientation
• One-on-one documentation and evaluation training
• Clinical mentorship tailored to your experience level
• Ongoing support when complex cases arise

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 3.5 weeks PTO annually
• $750/year continuing education reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive and collaborative therapy culture

Requirements

• Active Washington State Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing
• Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
• Organized, motivated clinician who enjoys working with the geriatric population

Preferred:
Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care.

New graduates and CFY candidates are welcome to apply.
We provide mentorship and structured onboarding.

If you're looking for a team that values your clinical expertise and supports your long-term growth, we'd love to connect.

Apply today - we are actively interviewing.