Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,200 to $2,400 per week in Tuba City, AZ

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Tuba City, AZ
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,200 to $2,400 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation – Day Shift – Relocation Candidates Welcome

We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings in Tuba City, Arizona.

The ideal candidate will provide medically based speech therapy services to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations, including individuals with developmental, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, experience with dysphagia management, and the ability to develop individualized treatment plans.

SLP Assistants (SLPAs) are not accepted for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and interpret assessment results to determine appropriate speech therapy treatment plans.

• Provide speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing therapy services based on patient needs.

• Develop individualized treatment goals based on patient diagnosis, abilities, and evaluation findings.

• Provide therapy services for inpatient and outpatient populations.

• Treat patients ranging from birth through geriatric age groups.

• Perform specialized services including:

  • Swallowing evaluations.

  • Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) / Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS).

  • Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).

  • Cognitive treatment.

  • Voice treatment.

  • Pediatric speech and language therapy.

  • Pediatric feeding evaluations.

• Provide patient, family, and staff education regarding therapy techniques and home programs.

• Document evaluations, treatments, progress, follow-up, and discharge information in the electronic health record.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation teams, and other healthcare professionals.

• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and service development activities.

• Provide training and education to students and staff as required.

• Maintain required medical staff credentialing privileges.

Requirements

Requirements

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

• Active and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology license in Arizona or another U.S. state, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico.

• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required.

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist ; facility minimum requirement lists 3 years.

• Must have pediatric experience (5 years and younger).

• Must have adult experience, including dysphagia and neurological conditions.

• Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Must meet facility credentialing requirements.

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

• Contract Duration: 13 weeks.

• Start Date: November 16, 2026.

• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week.

• Positions Available: 1.

• Position Urgency: Quick Start.

• Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation.

• Weekend Coverage: Not available.

• Holiday Coverage: Required.

• EMR: Allscripts.

• Orientation: Every 2 weeks.

• COVID & Flu Exemptions: May be accepted after submission of declination form.

• Housing Application: Must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start date through client.

• Overtime: After 40 hours/week.