Speech Language Pathologist

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Location
4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, United States
Base Pay
$52.83 / Hour
Job Category
Clinical Professional
Employee Type
Active - Per Diem
Description

Make a life-changing impact every day as a Speech Language Pathologist in a scenic coastal Alaskan town, helping patients regain their voice, understanding, and confidence.

HIGHLIGHTS:

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide vital speech and swallowing therapies across diverse settingsacute care, long-term care, outpatient, and home healthwhile living in a close-knit community surrounded by natural beauty.
Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
Benefits: This is not a benefited position. In lieu of benefits, an additional 15% premium is added to the base pay for all Per Diem (Casual) employees.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.
Develop individualized treatment plans using vocal exercises, cognitive therapies, and swallowing strategies.
Provide therapy services to inpatients, outpatients, long term care residents, and home health patients.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology program recognized by ASHA.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) through the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Three to five years of professional experience preferred.
Knowledge of a wide range of communication disorders including articulation, fluency, resonance, and swallowing.
Ability to work independently in varied clinical settings (hospital, LTC, home health, outpatient).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must be able to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods and occasionally lift equipment or assist patients as needed.

ENVIRONMENT:

The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The SLP will work across multiple clinical environments including hospital units, outpatient clinics, and patient homes. While the environment is generally clean and supportive, the position involves moderate physical activity and can be psychologically demanding due to the sensitive nature of communication and cognitive disorders. Minimal physical hazards are present, but emotional resilience and adaptability are essential for success.

Additional Information
FTE
0
Position type
Union
Shift Type
Days
EEO Notice
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics.

Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer – friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities – hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey.

SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!

Apply today at If you have any questions, please call our Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.