Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist

Assignment Details

• Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 5×8 Days (08:00 – 17:30)
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 Hours per 2 weeks

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year preferred in an Acute Care setting
• First Timers Accepted: Yes, if they have Acute Care experience within the last 3 years or a minimum of 5 years experience in Acute Care
• Certifications Required:
  • BLS
  • PT License
  • WCC Preferred
• Skills Required: As per unit demand
• Float Requirement: May float to similar units as needed

Schedule Information

• Weekend Requirements: Some Saturdays are required for regular shifts as part of the scheduled 4 work shifts for the week
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Block Schedule: Open to accommodating block schedule
• Restrictions: Time off approved on an individual basis, all requests should be included in submission

Unit Information

This position involves providing services in the Outpatient Speech Language Pathology unit, with exposure to a variety of medical diagnoses, including:

• Surgical: Neuro spine/brain/IR, ortho/trauma, cardiac, cardiothoracic, general
• Medical: General, renal, neuro, cardiac, ortho, oncology

Facility Overview

• Type: Acute Hospital
• Accreditations: Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma, USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
• Total Staffed Beds: 407
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Equipment and Resources

The facility is equipped with a variety of safe patient handling equipment, including:

• Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, Golvo, Maximove, ceiling lifts, bariatric lifts
• In-department/mobile capabilities include tilt tables, mini mat tables
• Bariatric standers and specialized seating options
• Accessible training resources, including gyms and practice apartments

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified Speech Language Pathologists to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.