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Anchorage, Alaska

Speech Language Pathologist - St Elias Specialty Hospital

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46.81-$72.66/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

To evaluate and treat patients, check their communication, cognition and swallowing disorders. Develops, coordinates and maintains Speech Language Pathology services in collaboration with physicians, primary partners, and patient/family. Assists in direct patient care. Collaborates with other team members to plan and provide important aspects of care, in compliance with standards and guidelines established by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St Elias Specialty Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

We are hiring for Speech Language Pathologist positions at St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska!

Currently Available Schedules

Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Day shift, 40 hours per week.

$5,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our HireVue system!

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
  • Alaska Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire.
  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

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Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients for communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders. Collaborate with physicians and the care team to develop and maintain speech-language pathology services.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Must hold an Alaska Speech Language Pathologist License and National Provider BLS certification upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCognitive TherapySwallowing Disorder TreatmentCommunication Disorder TreatmentCare Planning

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$124k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 13 employers

14
<$110k
0
$110k-140k
6
$140k
5
$170k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Loan repayment
26%
CME allowance
26%
Sign-on bonus
21% this job
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

School Speech-Language Pathologist - BronxContract

Knowledge Road · Bronx, New York

$75-$95/hr
#3

School Speech-Language Pathologist - Brooklyn

$75-$95/hr
#4

School Speech-Language Pathologist - Manhattan

$75-$95/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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401(k) with employer matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off