Pays $110K - $120KSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$90k (126 jobs) · Top 25% in Speech Language Pathology for work-life (6.6/10, vs 5,925 in this specialty)

Speech Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist Top 25% in Speech Language PathologyNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Full-time speech therapist in Anchorage, AK. Monday-Friday, flexible hours. $110K-$120K.

Join Ancora Home Health & Hospice as a Speech Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide patient evaluations, screenings, and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Work closely with patients to improve communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing function.
  • Educate patients, caregivers, and families on therapy techniques and self-care strategies.
  • Monitor, document, and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.

Requirements

  • Current Speech Therapy License in the state of Alaska.
  • 2+ years of experience (preferred).
  • Strong verbal & written communication and time-management skills.
  • Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $110K - $120K
  • 27 days PTO.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Ancora Home Health & Hospice as a Speech Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Anchorage.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Speech TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCognitive-linguistic TherapySwallowing TherapyPatient EducationCaregiver TrainingDocumentationTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCPR Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist at Ancora Home Health & Hospice a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 5,925 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Alaska, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$119k across 10 listings, vs ~$99k nationally (6,611 listings).

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state — Alaska ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 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 ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 126 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Ancora Home Health & Hospice

Home Health Care Services
Wasilla, Alaska
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off - 22 PTO days + 5 bereavement days per year
Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance
401(k) with Company Matching
Referral Bonuses
Flexible Scheduling
Career Longevity
Growth Opportunities
Employee Perks