Pays $87K - $122K$30k below the Speech Language Pathologist market median of ~$88k (180 jobs)

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

BLS

Key Skills

Speech-Language PathologyPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningDysphagia ManagementNeurologyModified Barium Swallow StudiesFiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of SwallowingClinical DocumentationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationCase History ReviewCross-Cultural SensitivityPublic SpeakingInformation TechnologyDurable Medical Equipment Fitting

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

AI ANALYSIS

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SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) logo

About SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

Hospitals and Health Care
Juneau, AK
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability