Speech Language Pathologist

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – FULL TIME

Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center - Anchorage, AK Join our team and start making a difference! Polaris Transitional and Extended Care Center in Anchorage is a skilled nursing facility with long term care, post-acute rehab, and geriatric therapy services. Pay Range: $45.00 - $68.00 per hour based on experience. Full Time: Flexible schedule with work-life balance. Key Responsibilities Conduct effective screening and evaluation of patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, developing appropriate care plans adhering to regulatory and clinical standards. Deliver rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders and/or wound care, in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements. The role involves regular standing and walking throughout the facility and occasional lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients and equipment. Physical demands vary throughout the day based on patient care needs. Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, and wound care. Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders. Generate comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements. Qualifications Speech-Language Pathologist license is required. Open to Speech-Language Pathologist at all experience levels. New Graduates are welcome. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield) 401k with Match Paid Time Off Unlimited CEU Opportunities Career Advancement Opportunities (Clinical and Administrative Growth Pathways) Tuition Reimbursement (facility discretion) Scholarship Opportunities Employee discounts on gym memberships, entertainment events, hotels, movies, theme parks, cell phones, and much more! We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Building Therapy Leaders