Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110K - $120K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Speech Therapist
  • Location: Anchorage, AK
  • Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, Flexible Hours
  • Join Ancora Home Health & Hospice as a Speech Therapist!

Are you passionate about helping patients regain their communication and cognitive abilities? Looking for a workplace that values growth, flexibility, and work-life balance? Ancora Home Health & Hospice is expanding, and we're looking for compassionate, skilled Speech Therapists to join our team!

Why You'll Love Working at Ancora

At Ancora, our culture is built on Character, Experience & Trust. We don't just care for patients-we enrich lives by supporting career development, work-life balance, and employee well-being.

  • Comprehensive Support - Structured onboarding and ongoing professional training
  • Flexible Scheduling - Create a work schedule that fits your lifestyle
  • Career Longevity - Our team members have an average tenure of 5 years
  • Meaningful Work - Make a difference by serving a vulnerable population
  • Growth Opportunities - Advancement potential across 7 integrated divisions
  • Employee Perks - Fun rewards, recognition programs, and appreciation events

What We Offer

  • 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 - Plan for your future with employer contributions
  • Referral Bonuses - Get rewarded for bringing great people to our team
  • Your Role as a Speech Therapist
  • As part of the Ancora Therapy Team, you will:
  • 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
  • Ensure professional conduct aligns with Ancora's commitment to high-quality care
  • Perform additional duties as needed to meet patient needs

What We're Looking For

  • 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
  • Proof of current auto insurance & vehicle registration
  • Fingerprint clearance card (we can assist with obtaining one)
  • CPR certification & negative TB test (we can help with these as well)

About Ancora Home Health & Hospice

Ancora, a division of Aegis Healthcare, provides seamless, patient-centered care through Mobile Primary Care, Home Health, Palliative Care, Hospice, Outpatient Therapy, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and Medical Transport. Our mission is simple but powerful:

"Enrich Every Life We Encounter"

By integrating these services, we provide holistic, high-quality care that supports both patients and their loved ones.

Apply Today & Make a Difference!

If you're looking for a supportive, flexible, and rewarding career as a Speech Therapist, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become part of the Ancora family!

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Ancora, a proud division of Aegis Healthcare, is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and proudly uphold a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist will conduct patient evaluations and develop personalized treatment plans to improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. They are also responsible for educating families and documenting patient progress to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Speech Therapy license in Alaska and possess a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. A minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred, along with CPR certification and a negative TB test.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCognitive-linguistic TherapySwallowing TherapyPatient EducationCaregiver TrainingDocumentationVerbal Communication

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 6,823 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Ancora Home Health & Hospice holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 43% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,823 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$120kSpeech-Language Pathology median $92k (middle half $80k–$105k)157 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$112k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Alaska13 active6,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 43% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Ancora Home Health & Hospicesilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,823 Speech Language Pathology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 17 employers
11
<$100k
3
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
8
$140k-160k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
42%
Loan repayment
25%
Relocation assistance
21%
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language PathologistContract

Thera Peds · Conifer, Colorado

$65-$80/hr
#2

Speech and Language PathologistContract

Enspire Consulting Group · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$70-$80/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$61.5-$75.75/hr
#4

Speech Therapist, SLP, Fl

$65-$75/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,823 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
Ancora Home Health & Hospice logo

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

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.