Speech-Language Pathologist (Outpatient & Acute Care)
Cottonwood, Arizona
Verde Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cottonwood, Arizona
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech Language Pathologist)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Patient Population:

  • 85% Pediatric Outpatient
  • 15% Adult Outpatient
  • 1 day Adult Acute Care
• Shift: Tuesday to Saturday, 5x8 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

  • Tuesday to Friday: Outpatient
  • Saturday: Acute Care
• Daily Patient Load: 12-14 patients
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Trauma Level: Level IV Trauma
• Charting System: Cerner
• Dress Code: Business Casual
• Parking: Free

Requirements

Experience

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required (AHA only, AHA-RQI Provider Cards accepted)
• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology): Required
• Other Certifications:

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, and others may be relevant depending on unit but not explicitly required here

Background & Compliance

• 7-year background check within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting required (valid Arizona fingerprint card)
• Drug testing (10 panel) within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year of start and updated annually (PAPR not accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required or declinations accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Influenza (2025-26 season) or signed declination form
  • COVID vaccine series or declination form

Documentation

• Valid state license for Speech Language Pathologist
• Employment application covering last 3 years with documented gaps
• Two professional references (one from most recent employer within 1 year)
• Facility-specific job description form to be completed prior to start
• Security question form and travel information verification form to be signed prior to start
• Photo for badge required

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travel
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions require Unit Manager approval
• Facility allows calling off 6 times during the 13-week assignment
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific policies on professional attire, confidentiality, and substance abuse screening

This position offers a structured outpatient and acute care schedule in a teaching hospital environment with a focus on pediatric and adult speech therapy services.