Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

Juneau, AK

$25K Sign On and $10K Relo for qualified hire!

This position is based in the Rehabilitation Services Department with a primary focus on providing general Speech - Language Pathology (SLP) evaluations and treatments which impact a patient's functional abilities. Performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the Seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the facility Human Resources Manual. Services are to be provided in compliance with hospital standards, Joint Commission Home Health regulations, Alaska state licensure requirements, regulatory and practice standards of SLP and the national professional guidelines established by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.




Speech - Language Pathologists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment, evaluation, establishing a plan of care and therapeutic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnosis and skills needs who present with a full spectrum of movement abilities, dysfunctions, and complexities. The clinician needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve SLP therapy while taking into consideration consultation provided by other care providers. As patients are seen, recommendations may be made regarding their level of independence and rehabilitation needs which may impact services, care placement and further treatment. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Documenting and processing interventions appropriately must be followed for continuity of care and reimbursement for services.




This job can involve working in a small space, at a demanding pace, with a variety of people and sometimes difficult personalities and situations; good judgement, tact and personal skills are necessary for positive working relationships between patients and co-workers. This job involves potential risks that the Therapist must work to avoid to the extent possible. Exposure to infectious organisms is possible; use of precautions and appropriate protective equipment is necessary. Latex may be present in the workplace. The job may require repetitive or heavy lifting, up to 50 pounds, with physically demanding movements and positions; practice of good body mechanics and good judgement is necessary. Services may be provided in a variety of settings including in-patient, out-patient, off-site locations, community events, home visits and remote locations. There may be occasional travel to remote areas by boat or plane for multiple days, possibly in harsh weather.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Incumbent must obtain or have CCC-SLP within the first year of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Licensed by the State of Alaska in the field of Speech Language Pathology
• Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is required after the first year of employment.
• Basic Life Support certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Current and valid Alaska Driver's License.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year

Experience Required

• Acute care hospital experience including subspecialty areas including dysphasia and neurology are preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• In settings where provided, prefer experience performing Modified Barium Swallow studies (MBSS) / video fluoroscopic swallowing studies, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEEs) and bedside "clinical" swallowing examinations.