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Thrive Staffing lists this Travel Speech Language Pathologist opportunity in tuba city, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Tuba City, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Speech-Language Pathologist
Position Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist I/II / Advanced Speech-Language Pathologist I/II provides quality speech and/or language therapy services to a predominantly Native American population. This role focuses on the rehabilitation of patients with various developmental, cognitive, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically based speech therapy for both inpatient and outpatient services. The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for:
Assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results for patients ranging in age from birth through geriatric.
Documenting patient information in the electronic health record.
Determining speech therapy treatment plans through physician referral or consultation with physicians and setting realistic treatment goals based on patient evaluations and diagnosis.
Recommending and implementing adjustments to therapy plans based on patient progress.
Documenting results of patient assessments, treatments, follow-ups, and termination of services.
Selecting and constructing therapies tailored to individual patient goals and needs.
Instructing patients, families, and staff on appropriate speech-language procedures and home programs to promote therapeutic carryover in daily activities.
Providing specialty services including swallowing evaluations, videofluoroscopy (VFSS), modified barium swallowing studies (MBS), fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), cognitive treatment, voice treatment, and pediatric speech/language therapy.
Assisting in direction and development of the speech therapy service, ensuring quality improvement, risk management, and safety.
Complying with federal and state speech therapy certification requirements and following established organizational policies and procedures.
Providing training and in-service education for students and staff.
Consulting with the Physical Rehabilitation team and other healthcare professionals.
Necessary Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a school accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
Licensure:Must have and maintain certification of clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA.
Must possess a valid, current, full, and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology license from the Arizona Department of Health or any U.S. state, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association is required during employment.
Credentialing: Must meet requirements to be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist is required.
Shift Information
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Holiday Coverage
Holiday coverage is required.
Thrive Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab: SLP,08:00:00-16:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
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.
Worksite address
tuba city, AZ, 86045, US
Who can apply
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