Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, Sitka, Alaska, United States. This13-week travel assignment begins 09/14/2026 with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. Weekly pay ranges from $2,895 to $2,998. Shift pattern is 4x10-hour days. The role resides in an outpatient rehabilitation services setting with a primary focus on general Speech-Language Pathology evaluations and treatments for both adults and pediatrics, requiring a broad scope of practice and collaboration with the care team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,895–$2,998 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10-hour days
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Work setting: Outpatient rehabilitation services for adult and pediatric patients
- Travel assignment with professional collaboration and documentation requirements

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive SLP assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individual treatment plans with measurable goals for adults and children.
- Implement, monitor, and adjust therapy plans based on patient response to optimize outcomes; provide therapy sessions in accordance with professional standards.
- Document evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and prognoses per policy and regulatory guidelines; maintain continuity of care and support reimbursement.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals; participate in care conferences and rounds as needed.
- Educate patients and families, including development of home exercise programs; ensure instructions are clear, culturally sensitive, and understood.
- Manage clinical operations in outpatient settings, including equipment needs, documentation, and supervising students or interns when applicable; assist with program development and quality improvement efforts.
- May involve travel to off-site locations or remote sites for patient care; follow appropriate safety and infection control practices.

Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- CCC-SLP certification
- Alaska state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology required at time of submittal
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Pediatric outpatient experience required; experience with adult and pediatric populations preferred
- Ability to work in an outpatient rehabilitation setting and to travel to off-site locations as needed

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Fast credentialing process to support timely start
- Extension opportunities beyond the initial assignment
- Nationwide travel opportunities for qualified travelers

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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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