Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,667 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided during assignment

Free parking

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a Seward, Alaska assignment. The role involves work across inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings with a 13-week duration and 40 hours per week.

Housing is provided, with 1-bedroom units typical and move-in 72 hours before start. Candidates must have AK license, NBCOT, and BLS; locals are not required.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• BLS certification required.
• Alaska license or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Not specified in the listing.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Interpersonal communication

Documentation

Education

AK License

NBCOT

BLS

Tools

Epic

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Seward, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Details and Position Requirements

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Variable - 5x8 Days
• Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
• Weekends: No
• Call Requirements: None
• Years of Experience: 1
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Certs REQ: BLS, NBCOT, AK License
• Will the clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Yes - will cover Outpatient, Acute Care, and Long Term Care
• Open to accommodating a block schedule?: Yes
• Locals Accepted: No - Candidates perm address must be at least 50 miles from facility
• Pending License Accepted: N/a
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 Hours per 2 weeks - Traveler can be called off for 1, 8-hour shift per 2 weeks
• Position requires treatment of patients in the following settings: Inpatient, outpatient, long term care, swing bed. Dementia Manageme, IDDSI Experience, Aphasia, Apraxia. Dementia/Alzheimers, Progressive Neurological Disease
• Preferred: Multiple Sclerosis
• Preferred: Muscular Dystrophy
• Preferred: Coma Stimulation
• Preferred: Anoxia
• Preferred: Developmental Delay
• Preferred: Autism
• Preferred: Cleft Palate
• Preferred: Infants
• Preferred: Pediatrics
• Preferred: Adolescents
• Candidate must be motivated and can easily transition into appropriate independence in patient treatments.
• Prefer candidate who has clinical skills to treat in all 4 settings as previously listed.

Facility Information

• Type of Facility: Critical Access Hospital
• Magnet/Teaching/Level Trauma: n/a
• Total Staffed Beds: 40
• Scrub Color: Any
• Charting: Epic
• Parking Cost: Parking is free

Housing / Information

• Facility provides housing to travelers during assignment.
• Housing units are typically 1-bedroom apartments, but may be a shared unit with another traveler.
• Housing will be available for move-in not earlier than 72 hours before contract begins and not longer than 24 hours after contract ends.
• PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
• Housing units are typically large enough to accommodate only the traveler. Bringing additional family members is not common and needs to be approved by the facility.
• Housing unit will need to be cleaned upon departure or it will be subject to additional cleaning fees billed to traveler

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Years of Experience: 1 year(s)
• Patient Ratio Experience: -
• Charting System: Preferred, Epic
• Teaching Hospital Experience: -
• Community Hospital Experience: -
• LTAC Experience: -
• Trauma Level I Experience: -
• Trauma Level II Experience: -
• Travel Experience Required: -
• Certifications: Certs marked with * are preferred
  BLS
• Skills: Skills marked with * are preferred
  Work Settings: Acute Care, Adult Outpatient, Adult Rehabilitation Facility*, Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), Pediatric Outpatient*, Skilled Nursing (SNF)
  Adaptive Equipment: Alternative Communication Devices*, Augmentative Communication*, Communication Board, Memory Aide*
  Billing/Documentation: Assessment, Discharge, Evaluation, Medicare A, Medicare B, Plan of Care, Reassessments, SLP Evaluation Coding
  Other Professional Skills & Knowledge: Aural Rehabilitation*, Functional Maintenance Programs, In-service Training*, Patient/Family Education
  Dysphasia Management: Bedside Swallow Evaluation, Compensatory Strategies, Thermal Simulation*, Thickening Agents
  Adult: CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Degenerative Diseases, Dysarthria, Dysphagia, Fluency*, Hearing Impairments*, Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders*, Sign Language*, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Voice*
  Pediatric: Fluency*, Hearing Impairments*, Sign Language*
  Evaluation Tools: Non-Evaluative Screening Tools
  Additional Skills: Transfer Training, Fiber Optic Voice Evaluation*, Telephone Calls

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Speech-Language Pathologist

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.