Speech Therapist PRN Inpatient Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to enhance patients' communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. You will be part of a collaborative rehabilitation team that values clinical judgement and ensures streamlined workflows.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and be prepared to obtain required certifications. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and education support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• CCC-SLP Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• 1 Preferred year of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans.
• Document all patient evaluations and progress.
• Educate patients and families about therapy goals.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Evaluating communication abilities

Developing treatment plans

Documenting evaluations

Educating patients and families

Collaborating with healthcare teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Speech Therapist (SLP), you'll help patients improve their communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities through skilled, evidence-based care. Your role is key in helping patients make progress and independence while working closely with a supportive, collaborative rehabilitation team. You'll have the opportunity to practice in a well‑resourced, consistent environment that values your clinical judgement and protects your time through clear caseloads, streamlined workflows, and network‑backed clinical collaboration.

Your role will include:

• Evaluating communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities using structured assessments, standardized tools, and clinical observation
• Developing and adjusting individualized treatment plans that support communication clarity, safe swallowing, and functional progress
• Documenting evaluations, daily notes, progress updates, and discharge summaries with accuracy and timeliness
• Educating patients and families on therapy goals, safety recommendations, home strategies, and expected progress
• Collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, rehabilitation staff, and care managers to support coordinated care and smooth transitions

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CCC‑SLP) Cert of Clin Competence Speech Language Pathology must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
• (SLP) Speech‑Language Pathologist
• Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree
• 1 Preferred Years of Experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Location

Anchorage, Alaska.

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.