Location: Burien, WA

Start Date: 06-01-2026

End Date: 08-31-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); occasional weekends (short shifts, 3-4 hours max) and occasional holidays; primarily at St. Anne Hospital with potential to float to St. Francis and St. Joseph

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $61 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough swallow evaluations and dysphagia assessments to guide safe patient care
• Provide individualized treatment for patients with dysphagia and related communication needs
• Perform limited cognitive evaluations and interventions as appropriate
• Deliver compassionate care across ICU, PCU, Tele, Medical, Surgical and ED settings
• Collaborate closely with nursing, rehab aides, and interdisciplinary teams for coordinated treatment plans
• Document assessments and treatment in EPIC accurately and in a timely manner
• Educate patients and families on safe swallowing strategies and prognosis
• Participate in departmental orientation and contribute to a positive clinical culture

Qualifications

• Washington state license required
• BLS certification required
• CCC-SLP verification required
• Minimum of 2 years acute inpatient SLP experience
• Experience with EPIC charting
• Comfort working across critical care areas (ICU/PCU/ED) and floating between sites
• Video swallow (VFSS/MBSS) experience preferred but not required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in dysphagia and swallow evaluations
• Familiarity with acute inpatient workflows and patient populations (CVA, post-op cervical, end-of-life care)
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic charting
• Ability to assess and treat communication and limited cognitive deficits
• Skilled at patient/family education and discharge planning collaboration
• Comfort evaluating and treating patients across ICU, PCU, Medical, Surgical and ED environments

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and come back ready to care
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Continuing education and CEU support to help you stay current
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance life and work
• Career development and internal mobility opportunities
• Workplace perks like business casual or scrubs in any color — comfort encouraged

Travel Perks: Explore Burien, WA

Explore the beautiful Puget Sound shoreline nearby — Seahurst Park and Saltwater State Park are great for beach walks and tidepooling. Enjoy quick access to downtown Seattle for museums, Pike Place Market, the Space Needle and vibrant dining. Sea-Tac Airport is close for easy weekend getaways, and hiking options from Tiger Mountain to Mount Rainier are within a day trip. Local cafes, waterfront dining, and a growing craft-brewery scene make off-duty hours fun.

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