Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care (Travel) — Tuba City, Arizona — 13-week assignment starting 11/16/2026 in a surgery center setting. Guaranteed 36 hours per week with a pay range of $2,411 to $2,525 per week. Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This position is a travel, temporary assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,411–$2,525 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (5x8 days)
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: Surgery center travel assignment
• Orientation: Every 2 weeks
• Housing: Housing assistance with a housing application due two weeks prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide medically based speech-language pathology services to inpatient and outpatient populations, assessing and treating patients across the age span from birth to geriatric.
• Interpret evaluations and test results; develop treatment plans with physician referral or in consultation with physicians; set realistic goals based on patient abilities and diagnoses.
• Administer specialized therapies, including swallowing assessments (VFSS/MBS), FEES, cognitive interventions, voice therapy, pediatric feeding, and pediatric speech-language therapy; coordinate specialty clinics as needed.
• Document assessment results, treatment progress, and termination of services in the electronic health record; ensure clear communication with patients, families, and the care team.
• Instruct patients, families, and staff on therapeutic procedures and home programs to promote carryover; collaborate with the Physical Rehabilitation team and other health professionals.
• Support ongoing quality improvement, safety initiatives, and credentialing processes; provide training and in-services for students and staff.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
• Licensure/Certification: ASHA CCC-SLP; valid, current SLP license (Arizona or any U.S. state); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of licensed SLP experience; pediatric (birth–5 years) and adult experience including dysphagia and neuro disorders.
• Credentials: Must be eligible for Medical Staff credentialing; not accepting SLPA applicants.
• Practical requirements: Ability to work in inpatient and outpatient settings within a surgery center environment; ability to travel/relocate for assignment as needed.

Benefits and Support

• Housing assistance available; housing application required two weeks prior to start.
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours as stated for the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding support throughout the assignment
• Ongoing recruiter and travel support to address needs during the assignment

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

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