Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location: Anchorage, AK

Work schedule: Monday – Friday 8-hour shift

Payment: $65 per hour

Department: Rehabilitation

Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation

🌟 Role Overview

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you'll evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders, collaborate with healthcare teams, and guide families through care plans. You'll also mentor clinical fellows and contribute to staff training.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients within 24 hours of referral and document delays if needed
• Create and implement treatment plans with physician approval
• Deliver therapy aligned with medical directives
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and treatment updates
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary meetings
• Educate caregivers and staff on therapy techniques and discharge prep
• Ensure compliance with state practice acts and facility policies

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k plan

Supervisory Duties

• Oversee CFY Speech Clinical Fellows
• Support nursing staff with Restorative Aide training

🎓Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Licensed in the state of practice (or meet federal criteria if unlicensed state)
• Completed clinical practicum and national SLP exam
• Proficient in documentation systems like Casamba and Point Click Care

📜 Certifications

• Active state SLP license in good standing
• Ongoing compliance with continuing education requirements

💪 Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, pushing/pulling, and communication
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs occasionally
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and crouching
• Strong visual and auditory acuity

🏥 Work Environment

• Low to moderate noise levels
• Reasonable accommodations available

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