Speech-Lang Pathologist

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with match

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to improve patient communication and swallowing abilities. This role involves evaluation and tailored treatment plans while working within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate needs a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, an active SLP license, and certification in Cardiac Life Support. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a competitive retirement plan, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT certification within 30 days.
• Active Speech-Language Pathologist license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient's communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans for patients.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals and home strategies.
• Document all evaluations and treatment progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Cognitive assessment

Swallowing assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Active Speech-Language Pathologist license

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Benefits

The position includes a competitive benefits package that supports health, life, career and retirement. Available plans and programs include the following:

• Sign‑on bonus and relocation incentive for qualified candidates.
• Comprehensive medical coverage with prescription drug, behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine and AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity‑theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan with 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support benefits including fertility, family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning.
• Consumer discounts via Abenity and other partners.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time‑away‑from‑work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage).
• Employee health assistance fund providing free coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary

As a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP), you will help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence‑based care. This role is key to patient progression and independence, and you will work closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team in a well‑resourced environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress.
• Document evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to coordinate care and support smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• BASIC CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• CERTIFICATE OF CLINICAL COMPETENCE (CCC‑SLP) obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• Active Speech‑Language Pathologist license (SLP).
• Master's degree in Speech‑Language Pathology.

Equality and Inclusion

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.