Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Sitka, AK

Key Responsibilities Provide Speech-Language Pathology evaluations and treatments in outpatient settings serving both adult and pediatric populations, with occasional inpatient, home health, and community-based services. Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, attend care conferences, and communicate with referring providers, nursing staff, and rehabilitation professionals regarding patient status and needs.

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist

Location

Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Speech-Language Pathology evaluations and treatments in outpatient settings serving both adult and pediatric populations, with occasional inpatient, home health, and community-based services.
• Perform patient assessments, establish individualized plans of care, implement therapeutic interventions, and modify treatment plans based on ongoing patient response.
• Document patient encounters, diagnoses, treatment plans, recommendations, and prognoses in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, attend care conferences, and communicate with referring providers, nursing staff, and rehabilitation professionals regarding patient status and needs.
• Develop and deliver patient and family education programs, including home exercise programs, with sensitivity to cross-cultural considerations.
• Participate in community outreach, health promotion initiatives, and occasional multi-day travel to remote locations, which may involve travel by boat or small aircraft.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required.
• Active Alaska state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology — must be held at time of submittal.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in outpatient and pediatric settings required.
• Flu vaccine required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in inpatient, home health, or long-term care settings in addition to outpatient rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party billing procedures relevant to SLP services.
• Experience providing services in rural, remote, or culturally diverse healthcare environments.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a unique and scenic Alaskan setting, serving a diverse patient population across a broad range of care settings.
• Work within a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment with access to continuing education support.