Travel Contract: School-based Speech-Language Pathologist, Juneau AK

Soliant is seeking an intrepid Speech-Language Pathologist (ASHA-certified OR Clinical Fellow) who wants to embark on a travel contract in Juneau, AK! Soliant has partnered with a school district, and we are setting up interviews for the upcoming school year.

Qualifications to be a traveler:

1. Will you arrange temporary housing while on assignment, while maintaining another home address? 
2. Will you be commuting 50+ miles to work?

If so, you qualify for housing and/or meals stipends!

This is a District with which we have enjoyed a long-term work relationship--Soliant has placed many staff members over the years, and all of our travelers have enjoyed their time in gorgeous, rugged Alaska.

Details below:

• Weekly contracted hours: 40 hours (for a 5-day work week)
• Openings available for elementary, middle or high school caseloads: reasonable consideration will be made for candidates' clinical preferences. (Please note that versatility and flexibility are also highly desired traits for contract therapists)
• Caseload numbers--40, with a variance of +/- 4 students

As a school-based SLP, duties include:

• Providing speech and/or language therapy to students identified with communication disorders.
• Maintaining accurate service records of students on caseload
• Evaluating students with suspected communication disorders; making recommendations for speech and language services as needed
• Providing comprehensive written report of observations, assessment results, and recommendations within the standards established by state guidelines
• Developing speech and language goals in Individualized Education Programs
• Developing integrated goals with other education staff for students with multiple or other disabilities.
• Consulting with school staff and parents on the inclusion of materials to support speech and language development, or other areas of curriculum related to speech and language.
• Participating in the Medicaid billing process for school-based services as directed.

We seek candidates who are:

• Professional and accountable
• Flexible and solution-oriented
• Collaborative
• Well-organized and detail-oriented

Requirements:

• Alaska SLP license (reimbursements available for new applicants)

Interested? Please apply by using the form below, or contact Monica Guu with inquiries at [email protected]