Pays $87K - $122K — $30k below the Speech Language Pathologist market median of ~$88k (180 jobs)
Speech Language Pathologist
About the Role
SLP in Sitka, Alaska. Hospital, outpatient, home health, long-term care. $87K-$122K. Generous benefits. Work in a stunning location. Travel to remote sites by boat or plane.
Join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) as a Speech Language Pathologist in Sitka, Alaska.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform other duties or activities as assigned.
- Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required.
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Incumbent must obtain or have CCC-SLP within the first year of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.
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
- Salary: $87K - $122K
- 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 Sitka, Alaska.
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 ~$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 ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $39k 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 ~$50k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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