Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $3,612 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Sitka, Alaska.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Description

This position is based in the Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Department with a primary focus on providing general Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) evaluations and treatments for both adult and pediatric patients. The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Services are to be provided in compliance with professional standards and state regulations.

• Provide assessments and perform evaluations to identify therapy diagnoses.


• Formulate and implement individualized therapy treatment plans with specific goals.


• Collaborate with healthcare team members, including physicians and rehabilitation professionals, to assure comprehensive patient care.


• Document encounters, findings, treatments, and recommendations in the appropriate format according to established policies.


• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic exercises and self-care strategies to promote independence.


• Conduct patient education and therapy programs based on the needs of patients and their families.


• Participate in community health services programs and collaborative efforts to enhance community outreach.


• Assist in administrative matters, clinic operations, and quality improvement initiatives.


• Provide summary results and statistics as required for management reporting.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical spaces.

The role may involve working in various settings, including outpatient rehabilitation, community events, and home visits. The Speech Language Pathologist may also need to travel to remote areas under varying conditions, including inclement weather.

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.


• Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required.


• Licensed by the State of Alaska in the field of Speech Language Pathology.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.


• Pediatric and outpatient experience is necessary.

This position requires the ability to maintain professionalism in challenging situations and work effectively with diverse patient populations. Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment are essential for fostering positive relationships in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19027545. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab:SLP,07:00:00-17:00:00

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.