What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at BreatheWorks Speech Therapy?
Speech-Language Pathologist BreatheWorks
Overview
BreatheWorks is a growing speech-language pathology practice treating patients across the lifespan—from infancy through adulthood. Our clinical model is built on one principle: when patients breathe, sleep, eat, talk, and feel better, their communication and cognitive abilities expand. We reduce barriers to care through multiple locations, telehealth access, and a treatment approach that addresses foundational physiologic factors influencing communication and learning.
Breathing, sleep quality, and functional eating patterns directly shape the central nervous system as well as craniofacial development and strain patterns. When these systems are inefficient, patients often present with symptoms SLPs regularly treat—articulation challenges, receptive/expressive language delays, social communication differences, fluency issues, attention and executive function difficulties, memory concerns, behavioral challenges, and emotional regulation difficulties. Our model integrates traditional SLP intervention with targeted strategies that support these underlying drivers.
We also incorporate manual therapy and myofascial release, performed in person, and teach patients self-treatment techniques to support long-term change. We offer FEES, stroboscopy, and structured mentorship to build competency in these instrumental assessments.
Role Summary
As a Speech-Language Pathologist at BreatheWorks, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication (speech, language, fluency etc.), voice, swallowing, and myofunctional breathing/eating-related contributors to communication across the entire lifespan. You will apply a whole-patient clinical lens to understand how physiologic factors influence communication, cognition, and participation.
Responsibilities
Assessment and Diagnosis
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, voice, fluency, swallowing, feeding, and related functional patterns.
- Identify how breathing, sleep, and eating patterns contribute to voice, speech, communication and other learning challenges.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with clear outcomes.
Treatment
- Provide intervention in areas such as articulation, phonology, expressive/receptive language, literacy-related skills, social communication, cognition, memory, executive functioning, and swallowing/feeding (training provided).
- Integrate manual therapy and myofascial release (training provided).
- Teach home-based techniques that reinforce self-efficacy and long-term progress.
- Offer services both in-person and via telehealth to expand access to care.
Patient and Family Education
- Explain how breathing, sleep, and functional eating influence communication, cognition, behavior, and emotional regulation (training included).
- Provide structured home programs with measurable expectations.
Documentation and Data
- Maintain precise evaluations, plans of care, progress notes, and billing in the EHR.
- Use outcome data to guide treatment decisions and demonstrate progress.
Collaboration and Mentorship
- Collaborate with fellow SLPs, medical partners, dentists, behavioral health, and allied professionals.
- Actively participate in case discussions, team meetings, and structured mentorship programs.
- Receive training toward competency in FEES, stroboscopy, manual therapy, and advanced clinical techniques (if applicable).
Mission, Vision, Core Values
Mission Deliver remarkable, patient-centered speech-language pathology care that helps individuals breathe better, sleep better, eat better, talk better, and feel better.
Vision Improve access to high-quality speech-language pathology services for patients of all ages, reducing barriers and supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Core Values
- Innovation – Apply evolving techniques, tools, and research to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Compassion – Provide care grounded in respect, understanding, and patient-specific needs.
- Access and Equity – Reduce barriers through insurance participation, flexible scheduling, and telehealth.
- Empowerment – Equip patients with the skills and knowledge needed to support progress beyond the clinic.
- Integrity – Uphold evidence-informed clinical decision-making and responsible practice.
- Excellence – Maintain strong clinical standards supported by mentorship and continuous learning.
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- CCC-SLP (nice to have)
- Current or eligible state licensure
Experience
- Experience or interest in feeding, swallowing, oromyofunctional, breathing, and medically complex populations
Skills
- Strong clinical reasoning across the full speech-language pathology scope
- Effective communication with team, patients, families, and referral partners
- Consistent organization and time management supporting a productive caseload
- Interest in continued development in orofacial myofunctional disorders, manual therapy, breathing-focused interventions, body posture intervention and instrumental assessments
- Proficiency with telehealth, Google Workspace, and EHR systems
- Confidence in maintaining referral relationships when appropriate
Compensation and Structure
Job Type Full-time and part-time positions available
Compensation Competitive pay based on experience, skill, and KPI-based bonuses
Locations
- Bellevue, WA
- Amarillo, TX
- Lake Oswego, OR (Flagship)
- Eugene, OR
- Bend, OR
- Camas, WA
- North Portland, OR
- Hillsboro, OR
Schedule Monday–Saturday with flexible scheduling
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Structured mentorship and advanced clinical training
- Continuing education opportunities
- Collaborative, supportive work environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $65