Therapist Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title

• Therapist - Speech Language Pathologist

Location

• Anchorage, AK

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days shifts, 5 days per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language therapy to inpatient adult patients in a Magnet-level acute care hospital.
• Treat a diverse patient population with a focus on ICU to SNF/ outpatient levels of care.
• Complete specialized assessments, including MBS-IMP, for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and clinical notes in the Epic electronic charting system.
• Occasionally work with patients from ICU level to post-acute settings, with possible ICU rotation based on clinical readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Alaska Speech-Language Pathologist license (pending license accepted with a 10-12 week processing time).
• BLS certification.
• Experience with Epic charting system.
• Ability to work days, including 2 out of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year).
• Must be at least 50 miles from the facility location to be considered.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous inpatient or acute care therapy experience.
• Familiarity with MBS-IMP assessments.
• Ability to work independently within scope and adhere to hospital policies.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a highly regarded Magnet institution with a supportive team environment.
• Engage in meaningful patient care across all levels of inpatient treatment, with potential for professional growth.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have at least 2 supervisory references covering six months to one year of employment within the last three years.
• The facility offers free parking and provides scrub attire.
• Housing arrangements should be explored locally by the traveler, as options may be limited.
• Travel compliance documents, including RTO requests, must be included at submission.
• Candidates are expected to commit to no more than one calendar year in this assignment and take a minimum 6-month break before reapplying.