Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Anchorage, AK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist with BLS and Alaska state licensure for an acute care hospital setting serving a diverse inpatient population.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an acute care hospital with a daily census of 50-70 patients
• Work primarily in inpatient settings, ranging from ICU to SNF/OP level cases
• Specialized procedures include FEES and MBS, with all SLPs required to complete MBS-IMP
• Epic EMR is used and experience with Epic is required
• Day shift schedule with five 8-hour shifts per week, typically 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Weekend shifts are required and there is no on-call or block scheduling
• No floating outside of the speech therapy unit; ICU rotation is not required but assessed for clinical readiness
• Clinicians must be willing to float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Scrub color is provided
• Responsible for providing evaluation and treatment for a broad range of patients including ICU level cases and those with post-acute needs
• Collaborate within a team of 5-6 SLPs on weekdays and 3-4 on weekends to deliver care
• Completion of mandatory pre-start and annual education modules is required
• Travelers may work for a maximum of one calendar year per assignment at this facility and must then take a six-month break before returning
• All travelers are expected to float to other affiliated facilities as operationally needed
• First-time travelers are welcome for this assignment
• Free parking is available on site
• Housing options in the area may be limited and should be considered ahead of time

Requirements

• Current BLS certification is required
• Active or pending Alaska SLP license (license required if applicable)
• At least 1 year of SLP experience in an inpatient or acute care setting
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last three years in a comparable setting must be provided
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Epic charting experience is required
• Vaccination with Hepatitis B is required; titers or declinations are not accepted
• Willingness to work two out of three major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
• Return staff must have been separated from facility employment for at least 3 months to be eligible

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts