Travel Outpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Cottonwood, Arizona
Verde Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP Outpatient)

Location: Cottonwood, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Setting:

  • 85% Pediatric Outpatient
  • 15% Adult Outpatient
  • 1 day Adult Acute Care
• Shift: 5x8 hour shifts

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Cottonwood (Adults/Pediatrics)
  • Tuesday, Thursday: Sedona (Adults)
• Daily Patient Load: 12-14 patients
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Facility may call off up to 6 times during the 13-week assignment

Required Qualifications

• License/Certification:

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

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Speech Language Pathology
  • First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)
• Other Requirements:

  • Valid Arizona state license for Speech Language Pathologist
  • Current and valid fingerprint card issued by the State of Arizona required within 30 days of employment
  • Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, criminal search, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
  • Completion of employment application with 3 years of work history and documented gaps if any
  • Two professional references required (one from most recent employer within 1 year)
  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, documenting ability to perform essential job functions
  • Drug testing (10 panel) within 30 days of start and updated annually
  • Immunizations and/or titers required:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within last 10 years or declination)
    • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year and updated annually
    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or proof of 2 MMR vaccines
    • Hepatitis B: positive titer, 3-dose vaccine series, or declination
    • Varicella: positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines
  • COVID vaccination series or declination with facility-specific form
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination with facility-specific form (for candidates starting 09/29/2025 or later)
  • Fit mask (N95) within 1 year of start and updated annually (PAPR not an option)
  • Completion of competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency within 1 year of start, scoring 80% or higher
  • Completion of facility-specific job description form prior to start
  • Review and sign facility policies including:

    • Security Question Form
    • Travel Information Verification
    • Workforce Member Confidentiality Agreement
    • Substance Abuse Screening Policy
    • Professional Attire and Appearance Policy
• Additional:

  • Photo for badge required (clear background preferred)
  • Color Blind Testing required for all candidates starting 1/19/2026 (100% passing score)

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching facility with Level IV trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 87
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Dress code: Business Casual

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travel
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions require Unit Manager approval
• Facility may call off up to 6 times during the assignment

This position is ideal for Speech Language Pathologists with at least 1 year of experience who are interested in a pediatric and adult outpatient setting with some acute care exposure, working a consistent 5-day schedule in a teaching hospital environment.