Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Anchorage, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Inpatient Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First Timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required: BLS, Alaska State License
• Skills Required: As per unit description
• On-call: Not required
• Weekend Work: Yes
• Floating: No floating outside scope of practice
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 50 miles from facility)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks; may be called off for one 8-hour shift every 2 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit census: 50-70 patients daily
• Staffing: 5-6 SLPs on weekdays, 3-4 on weekends
• All SLPs must complete Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBS-IMP)
• Patient population ranges from ICU level to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Outpatient (OP) level
• ICU rotation not required; clinical readiness will be assessed if ICU coverage is needed

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Hospital
• Designations: Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma Center
• Beds: 407 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Free

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Counties, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and international background if applicable
  • Returning candidates with less than 30-day gap may not need new background check
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment
• Skills Checklist: Required annually for applicable units
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • BLS certification (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine or declination
  • Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel candidates, updated annually
  • Respiratory Safety Clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Licenses:

  • Must hold a valid Alaska license for SLP
  • NURSYS verification required if applicable
• Certifications:

  • BLS required
  • Other certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) as per unit description or clinical track
• Training Modules:

  • Completion of Providence WorkRamp modules required prior to start, including core, specialty, and regulatory modules as applicable
  • Epic training modules required for charting system proficiency

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with Providence’s floating policy acknowledgment (may be required to float within reasonable distance)
• Candidates must submit all required documentation and complete all compliance requirements prior to start
• No on-call duties required for this position
• No block scheduling or local candidates accepted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly regarded Magnet and Level II Trauma acute care hospital with a diverse patient population requiring skilled speech-language pathology services. The role requires flexibility for weekend work and adherence to strict compliance and credentialing standards.