Location: Anchorage, AK

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); 5x8 schedule (40 hrs/week) with required weekend coverage as scheduled

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate adult patients across acuity levels using evidence-based SLP assessments, including bedside swallow evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care focused on dysphagia management, communication, and functional outcomes
• Perform and participate in MBS-IMP and FEES protocols as required by the unit and complete associated documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, respiratory therapy and rehab teams to coordinate care, especially for trach/vent and ICU-stepdown patients
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic, including SLP evaluation coding, Medicare A/B billing elements, and reassessments
• Provide patient- and family-centered education on compensatory strategies, adaptive equipment and discharge planning options
• Deliver in-service training and contribute to functional maintenance programs to support continuity of care across settings
• Maintain professional competency, complete required certifications (BLS, MBS-IMP) and adhere to facility policies and quality standards

Qualifications

• Active Alaska state SLP license required (pending licenses are not accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of clinical SLP experience (acute care experience strongly preferred)
• Experience with dysphagia management, bedside swallow evaluation and familiarity with MBS-IMP
• Comfortable working with tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients or willingness to be assessed for ICU coverage
• Experience charting in Epic is preferred
• First-time travelers accepted; candidate permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent (typical requirement for SLP roles)
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Bedside Swallow Evaluation and Dysphagia Management
• MBS-IMP and interpreting Modified Barium Swallow Studies (Video Fluoroscopy)
• FEES experience or willingness to perform FEES
• SLP evaluation coding, Medicare A and B billing knowledge
• Tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patient care
• Augmentative and alternative communication strategies and devices
• Patient/family education, discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Strong documentation skills in Epic and commitment to timely reassessments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family are covered
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• Professional development and in-service training opportunities to grow your skills
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and input
• Free on-site parking and provided scrubs to simplify your day
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards

Travel Perks: Explore Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is an outdoor lover's dream. Explore the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail for scenic biking and walks, visit the Anchorage Museum and the Alaska Native Heritage Center for culture and history, and enjoy easy access to world-class fishing, hiking, and glacier tours. In winter, chase the Northern Lights or hit nearby ski areas for fresh powder. Weekend trips to the Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound are perfect for nature escapes after your shifts.

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