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Location: Tuba City, Arizona
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Provide speech and/or language therapy services primarily to a Native American population.
Work with patients ranging from birth through geriatric age with developmental, cognitive, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
Administer medically based speech therapy for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Assess and interpret evaluations and test results; develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
Document assessments, treatments, follow-ups, and termination of services in electronic health records.
Provide specialty services including swallowing evaluations (Videofluoroscopy, Modified Barium Swallowing, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing), cognitive and voice treatments, pediatric speech/language therapy, pediatric feeding evaluations, and geriatric clinics.
Assist in the development and quality improvement of speech therapy services.
Comply with federal and state certification requirements and professional standards (ASHA Scope of Practice).
Provide training and in-services for students and staff.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physicians, nurses, and social workers.
Maintain Medical Staff Credentialing Core Privileges.

Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program.
Licensure:
- Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from ASHA.
- Valid, current, full, and unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology license from Arizona or any U.S. state, D.C., or Puerto Rico.
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required.

Orientation occurs every 2 weeks.
COVID & Flu vaccination exemptions may be accepted after submission of a declination form.
Housing application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start.
Weekend services are not available at this time.

Note: This position does not accept Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs).

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Cost of Living

Tuba City's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
However, wages may be lower to match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Tuba City experiences hot summers with average highs around 90°F and cold winters with average lows around 18°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be limited in Tuba City, but furnished housing options can be found with some effort.

Transportation

Demographics

Tuba City has a diverse population with a significant Native American demographic.
Common health issues may include diabetes and respiratory conditions.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the demand for healthcare services in the area.

Things to Do

Tuba City offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring nearby national parks.
The local dining scene features a mix of traditional and modern cuisine.
Cultural events and art exhibits showcase the rich Native American heritage of the area.

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