Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in Sitka, Alaska. Start date: 09/14/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a clinic-based outpatient rehabilitation setting. Earn $3,228 to $3,496 per week with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift: 4x10-hour days. The role focuses on general SLP evaluations and treatments for adults and children, providing services within an outpatient rehabilitation services department.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,228–$3,496 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10-hour days
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation clinic-based services (acute care context)
- Note: Housing and flights are not provided; rate is all-inclusive

Responsibilities
- Provide Speech-Language Pathology evaluations and treatments for both adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.
- Develop, implement, and monitor plans of care with measurable goals; adjust based on patient response.
- Document encounters, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress in the appropriate health records; ensure accuracy for continuity of care and reimbursement.
- Collaborate with the care team, participate in rounds and care conferences, and coordinate with referring providers and other rehabilitation professionals.
- Educate patients and families; develop and deliver home exercise programs; promote independence and self-care.
- Supervise, when assigned, support staff, students, or interns; participate in program development and quality improvement efforts.
- Occasional travel to remote locations by boat or plane may be required to support patient needs.

Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Alaska state license in Speech-Language Pathology; CCC-SLP required at submittal.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Pediatric outpatient experience; demonstrated ability to manage adult and pediatric caseloads.
- Flu vaccine required.
- Ability to work in outpatient settings and to travel to remote locations as needed.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Weekly pay: $3,228–$3,496
- 13-week temporary assignment
- Outpatient clinic setting with diverse patient population
- No housing or flight support provided; travel considerations noted in assignment details
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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