Pays $41.66-$58.69/hr — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$89k (125 jobs)
Speech Language Pathologist
About the Role
$86-122K. No call. No weekends. No nights. Work in Alaska's breathtaking landscapes. Non-profit. Paid parental leave. CE funds.
Join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) as a Speech Language Pathologist in Alaska.
Key Responsibilities
- Home assessments for evaluation of patient’s living arrangements, use of Durable Medical Equipment and implementation of therapy plan in the home living environment.
- Occasional multi-day travel to remote locations by boat or small plane which may be in in climate or harsh weather.
- Assist senior staff in administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas as appropriate.
Requirements
- The clinician needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve SLP therapy while taking into consideration consultation provided by other care providers.
- As patients are seen, recommendations may be made regarding their level of independence and rehabilitation needs which may impact services, care placement and further treatment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $41.35 - $58.65/hour.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Alaska.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and a valid Alaska state license. Candidates must obtain CCC-SLP certification within the first year and hold Basic Life Support certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Alaska, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$123k across 43 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (15,842 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k 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 ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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