Speech Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · top 25% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,747 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $114k–$125k | Speech-Language Pathology median $139k (middle half $133k–$151k)186 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$117k in purchasing power | Alaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Alaska | 12 active | 6,770 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 57% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 2,494 in the last 30 days | 1,310 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 |
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.
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