Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,679 per week

American Traveler; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Free parking

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a travel assignment in Seward, Alaska. The position is at a critical access hospital and requires BLS, NBCOT and Alaska SLP licensure, with a focus on acute care, outpatient, and long-term care settings.

Open to treating a range of conditions including dementia, aphasia, apraxia, and progressive neurological diseases. Assignment details include 40 hours per week, 8-hour days, starting December 7, 2026, for 13 weeks, with housing

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• NBCOT certification required.
• Alaska SLP license required if applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in acute care, outpatient, and long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients across acute care, outpatient, and long-term care.
• Caseload includes dementia management, aphasia, apraxia, IDDSI.
• Float within scope to cover Outpatient, Acute Care, and Long Term Care as needed.
• No weekend requirements or on-call requirements.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

NBCOT certification

Alaska SLP license

BLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a critical access hospital, requiring BLS, NBCOT certification, AK license, and 1+ years experience treating acute care, outpatient, and long-term care patients.

Details

• Critical access hospital with 40 staffed beds
• Treats patients across inpatient, outpatient, long term care, and swing bed settings
• Caseload includes dementia management, IDDSI experience, aphasia, apraxia, and progressive neurological disease
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• No weekend requirements and no call requirements
• Will float within scope to cover Outpatient, Acute Care, and Long Term Care as needed
• Open to accommodating a block schedule

Requirements

• BLS certification required
• NBCOT certification required
• Alaska SLP license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with IDDSI, aphasia, apraxia, and dementia/Alzheimer's management
• Experience with progressive neurological disease required
• Experience with Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, coma stimulation, anoxia, developmental delay, autism, or cleft palate preferred
• Pediatric, adolescent, and infant experience preferred

Additional Information

• Treat patients with dementia, aphasia, apraxia, and progressive neurological diseases
• Candidate must be motivated and able to transition easily into independent patient treatment
• Preference given to candidates with clinical skills across acute care, outpatient, long-term care, and swing bed settings
• Scrub color is unrestricted
• Parking is free
• Facility provides housing during the assignment, typically a 1-bedroom apartment that may be shared with another traveler
• Pets are not allowed in housing
• First-time travel candidates will be considered
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
• Candidates must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Minimal RTO accommodated

American Traveler Job ID #P-780847. 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: Travel Speech Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.