Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Speech Therapist
  • Location: Anchorage/Wasilla, AK
  • Compensation: $55-$60/hour
  • Employment Type: PRN
  • 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
  • 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!

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-linguistic abilities, and swallowing function. They are also responsible for educating caregivers 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 educationDocumentationVerbal communicationClinical assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist at Ancora Home Health & Hospice a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,747 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 57% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · top 25% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,747 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$125kSpeech-Language Pathology median $139k (middle half $133k–$151k)186 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$117k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Alaska12 active6,770 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 13% remote · 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,494 in the last 30 days1,310 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,747 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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 ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
11
<$120k
3
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
3
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech TherapistPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · Panama City, Florida

$64-$74/hr
#3

Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (Acute Care) | CUIMC & Allen Hospital | Weekdays/Weekends Schedules | Day Flex Shift

$73.50/hr
#4

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$70/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,747 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

Structured onboarding and ongoing professional training
Flexible scheduling
Career advancement opportunities across 7 divisions
Employee recognition programs

Living in Wasilla

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k
Typical market rent
$1,843/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.