Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Health

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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

Join Homers only Critical Access Hospital and Long Term Care facility, offering a fulfilling career with excellent work-life balance and the chance to enjoy Alaskas stunning natural beauty. Use your expertise to transform lives by helping patients regain communication and swallowing abilities in a supportive Alaskan community.

HIGHLIGHTS:

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 and diagnose communication and swallowing disorders in patients.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using vocal exercises and cognitive therapies.
Provide therapy to home health patients in accordance with ASHA professional standards.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care goals.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress reports.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Postgraduate degree from an accredited university recognized by ASHA.
Alaska state license in Speech-Language Pathology required.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) by ASHA required.
Minimum of two years experience in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient and team interactions.
Ability to work independently and maintain professional ethical standards.

ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in Homer, Alaska, at South Peninsula Hospitalthe areas only Critical Access Hospital and Long Term Care facility. Youll enjoy a clean, well-resourced workplace and a strong professional team.
Outside work, you can explore Homers breathtaking surroundings, including mountains, glaciers, and the sea, along with rich cultural offerings such as museums, galleries, and fine dining.
While the clinical work is rewarding, it demands focus and adaptability to meet diverse patient needs in a sometimes remote setting.

Additional Information
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0
Position type
Union
Shift Type
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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.