Speech-Language Pathologist
Tucson, AZ
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

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Join our travel Speech-Language Pathology team and apply your expertise in a skilled nursing facility in Tucson, AZ. You will assess and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders for sub-acute rehabilitation patients. You will develop personalized treatment plans, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and maintain accurate documentation. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year and current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA) or equivalent.
• Active Arizona SLP state license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel SLP experience preferred.
• Experience with documentation systems used in skilled nursing settings preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 8-hour shift.
• Float Required: No.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package effective from day one. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit eligibility and plan details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide evidence-based SLP services that support improved communication and swallowing outcomes for residents. Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy, and care teams to create measurable treatment goals and facilitate safe, effective discharge and rehabilitative plans.

Location Highlights

Tucson offers a desert environment with nearby outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. It is approximately a 30- to 40-minute drive to Saguaro National Park and within an hour of Mount Lemmon for hiking and seasonal cooler temperatures. Tucson features the historic Fourth Avenue shopping and dining district and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum within a short commute. The area provides a mix of urban and outdoor lifestyles, with regional airport access and local public transit options.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.