Speech-Language Pathologist
Sitka, AK
ADN Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Speech-Language Pathologist

Location

• Sitka, Alaska

Contract

• 13 weeks
• Contract
• 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week
• Exact shift details depend on scheduling needs
• Pediatric clinic hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Setting and Patient Population

• Outpatient rehabilitation services
• Adult and pediatric patients
• Services may also be provided in inpatient, home health, long-term care, community, off-site, and remote settings

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current Alaska Speech-Language Pathology license at time of submittal
• CCC-SLP
• Basic Life Support certification
• Pediatrics experience
• Outpatient experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology evaluations, treatment, and therapy planning
• Assess patient needs, establish goals, and modify plans of care based on patient response
• Document evaluations, treatments, recommendations, and prognoses
• Collaborate with referring providers and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients, families, and staff
• Support discharge planning and durable medical equipment coordination
• Assist with administrative, quality improvement, and clinic operations as needed

Work Conditions

• May involve lifting up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to infectious organisms and latex may occur
• May require work in small spaces, at a demanding pace, and with difficult situations
• Occasional multi-day travel to remote areas by boat or plane, possibly in harsh weather

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccine required
• Start date will be no less than 6 weeks after fingerprint cards are received for processing
• Traveler must live at least 50 miles away from the facility address
• Housing and flights are not provided