Speech Language Pathologist - St Elias Specialty Hospital
Listed compensation
$97K–$151K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
To evaluate and treat patients, check their communication, cognition and swallowing disorders. Develops, coordinates and maintains Speech Language Pathology services in collaboration with physicians, primary partners, and patient/family. Assists in direct patient care. Collaborates with other team members to plan and provide important aspects of care, in compliance with standards and guidelines established by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St Elias Specialty Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Position is Full Time, 1.0 FTE, Day Shift, 40hours per week. Located onsite at Providence St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska
$5,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
Relocation Assistance available for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
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Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Alaska Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire.
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.
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At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.
Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
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We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves evaluating and treating patients for communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders while developing, coordinating, and maintaining Speech Language Pathology services in collaboration with physicians and partners. The individual will also assist in direct patient care and collaborate with the team to provide care compliant with ASHA standards.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and obtain an Alaska Speech Language Pathologist License upon hire. Additionally, a National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $97k–$151k | Speech-Language Pathology median $107k (middle half $94k–$120k)347 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | Alaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Alaska | 13 active | 6,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 45% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$124k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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