Outpatient Adult Speech-Language Pathologist
Anchorage, AK
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
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Job Opportunity: Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Facility: Providence Alaska Medical Center
Hospital System: Providence Health and Services - MSP
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech Language Pathologist)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (5x8 Days)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• On-Call: Not required
• Weekend Work: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Yes
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 50 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks)
• Time Off: One approved time off request per 13-week assignment

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Alaska State License (or pending accepted)
• Adult outpatient experience as per user data (UD)

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Hospital
• Beds: 407 staffed beds
• Designation: Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma Center
• Electronic Health Record: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrubs: Provided

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

Health Documents

• Physical Exam (within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO)
• Fit Mask Test (annual, onsite if no recent record)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination)
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray (annual update required)
• MMR Vaccines or Positive Titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella
• Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• 10 Panel Drug Screen (within 90 days)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine or Declination (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 Vaccine or Declination (required if onsite)
• Respirator Safety Clearance (annual for travel candidates)

Background and History

• Background Check (within 45 days, covering last 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks (within 30 days, monthly updates)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year in relevant specialty
• Employment Application: Last 5 years of employment history required
• Skills Checklist (annual update if applicable)
• Education Verification (required for all candidates)

Facility-Specific Documents

• Providence Alaska Floating Policy Acknowledgement (may require floating to nearby Providence facilities)
• Badge Photo (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp Modules (pre-start and annual regulatory training modules required)
• Epic Access Training (completion of Epic modules required)

Additional Notes

• Time off requests are limited to one per assignment and must be approved individually.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required health screenings, background checks, and training modules prior to start.
• Floating within the facility or to other units is not required, but floating to other Providence facilities nearby may be required.
• This is a travel/contract position; local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible.
• Pending licenses are accepted, allowing candidates awaiting full licensure to apply.

This position is ideal for Speech Language Pathologists with outpatient adult experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Anchorage, Alaska.