What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Lead position at Cole Health?
Pediatric SLP Leadership Opportunity: Elevate Your Clinical Skills with Expert Mentorship in a Supportive, Growth-Centered Team
Your professional journey is always evolving. Continue yours in a place where you feel valued, inspired, and part of something bigger. A place where your ideas matter, your goals are nurtured, and your passion for helping others thrives. At Cole Health, your growth never stops.
Position Details:
This salaried Clinical Lead role includes up to a 75/25 clinical-to-leadership split, totaling 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates are motivated to mentor developing clinicians, foster clinical excellence, and support strong patient outcomes.
Compensation:
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually
Bonus potential: $2,600 per year
Optional sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment program at select locations
Location: 13037 Bel-Red Road, Suite 102, Bellevue, WA 98005 AND some supervision/coverage at 22122 20th Avenue SE, Suite H-158 Bothell, WA 98021
Apply now, and our Director of Talent Development—an experienced therapist with over 19 years at Cole Pediatric Therapy—will personally reach out to share more about these opportunities and what makes Cole Health an exceptional place to grow.
Role Overview: Speech-Language Pathologist – Clinical Lead
The Clinical Lead (CL) provides thorough diagnostic evaluations for children referred with potential speech, language, hearing, or swallowing disorders. With physician approval, the CL implements individualized treatment plans to help each child reach their highest level of communication and independence.
Beyond direct patient care, the CL supports the planning, organization, supervision, and delivery of speech services, and collaborates with occupational and physical therapy teams. Clinical Leads typically have 10–25% of their weekly schedule reserved for leadership duties, depending on clinic size, staffing, and specific responsibilities.
The Clinical Lead also works closely with clinic administration to coordinate therapy services across disciplines.
Why Join Cole Pediatric Therapy?
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, our Therapists and Clinical Leaders enjoy:
On-site mentorship across OT, PT, and Speech
Collaboration with Board-Certified Behavior Analysts for behavioral support
Flexible scheduling that supports work–life balance
A diverse pediatric caseload for expanded clinical experience
24 years of stability and community presence
Extensive career advancement and leadership development
Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
Opportunities for mission-focused therapeutic work locally and abroad
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
2 weeks PTO (with rollover), 9 paid holidays, sick leave, and 1 “You Day”
401(k) matching and retirement planning support
Referral bonuses for clinical hires
Manageable productivity expectations
Access to a Clinical Competency Specialist for advanced training
Professional development support
Performance-based bonuses
$500 annual continuing education stipend
Quarterly community service and team-building events
Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
Completion of the Clinical Fellowship Year at least 1 year of experience as a CCC-SLP
Current Washington State SLP license
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and clinical teams
Competence in treating pediatric and adolescent populations
CPR certification for all ages
Basic computer skills; Microsoft Word preferred
- Passion for changing the lives of others
Supervision of Students and CFs may be included
APPLY NOW and one of our Directors of Talent, also a tenured speech language pathologist with over 19 years at Cole Pediatric Therapy, will contact you to talk further about these opportunities and their experience at Cole Health.
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Salary : $80,000 - $100,000