Pays $97,365 - $151,133 — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$108k (348 jobs)
Speech Language Pathologist - St Elias Specialty Hospital
About the Role
Full-time speech language pathologist at St Elias Specialty Hospital in Anchorage, AK. Day shift, 40 hrs/week. $5,000 hiring bonus. $97,365-$151,133.
Join Providence as a Speech Language Pathologist – Day Shift, Hiring Bonus in Anchorage, Alaska. 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.
Requirements
- 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?
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $46.81 - $72.66/hour.
- Signing bonus: $5,000.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Providence in Anchorage, Alaska.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders. Coordinate Speech Language Pathology services in collaboration with physicians and families while adhering to ASHA guidelines.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Speech Language Pathologist - St Elias Specialty Hospital position at Providence includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Alaska, Speech-Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$123k across 43 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (15,842 listings).
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k 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 ~$124k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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