Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Clinical Director | Full-Time | Gig Harbor, WA
$110-130k DOE
A highly respected, SLP-owned outpatient clinic is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to serve as a Clinical Director at its Gig Harbor location.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced SLP who enjoys both clinical work and leadership. The role is approximately 50% clinical and 50% administrative, allowing you to maintain a caseload while helping support the clinical team, shape programming, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
The clinic serves a diverse caseload, including a large traumatic brain injury (TBI) population, along with both pediatric and adult patients. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across age groups and bring strong clinical versatility.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Estimated salary of $110,000–$130,000, depending on experience and qualifications
- True 50/50 split between clinical caseload and administrative/clinical leadership responsibilities
- Gig Harbor location only
- Large TBI population with opportunities for meaningful neurologic and cognitive-communication work
- Diverse caseload spanning both pediatric and adult patients
- Opportunity to shape clinical programming and support other clinicians
- Strong administrative support
- Collaborative, therapist-centered environment
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Work alongside experienced clinical leaders with deep expertise in TBI, swallowing, cognition, and more
Position Overview
- Approximately 50% direct patient care and 50% administrative/clinical leadership
- Maintain a diverse caseload of both pediatric and adult patients
- Significant exposure to TBI and other neurologic diagnoses
- Adult caseload may include cognitive-communication disorders, aphasia, dysphagia, and other acquired communication disorders
- Pediatric caseload may include speech, language, and other developmental communication needs
- Provide mentorship and clinical support to other SLPs
- Help support clinical quality, consistency, and best practices across the team
- Participate in case consultation, clinician development, and team collaboration
- Assist with onboarding and supporting clinicians as needed
- Help develop and grow clinical services based on patient and team needs
- Full administrative support with scheduling, billing, and operational responsibilities handled by the appropriate team members
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with strong clinical judgment
- Comfortable treating both pediatric and adult patients
- Strong experience with TBI, neuro, cognitive-communication, or medically based populations
- Pediatric experience and the ability to confidently treat a pediatric caseload
- Previous leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Confident, adaptable clinician who enjoys supporting and developing other therapists
- Interested in balancing hands-on clinical work with meaningful leadership responsibilities
About the Environment
- SLP-owned outpatient practice with an experienced clinical leadership team
- Warm, collaborative culture with strong administrative support
- Therapist-centered model designed to allow clinicians to focus on patient care
- Diverse patient population with significant opportunity for neurologic and medically based clinical work
- Regular opportunities for peer collaboration, mentorship, and clinical learning
- Established Gig Harbor practice with a strong reputation in the community
Applications are reviewed daily. We can't wait to meet you!
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