Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Gilbert, Arizona
Dignity Health Rehab
$2,500/weekSkyBridge Healthcare Therapy will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Per Diem
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Contract Length: 7 weeks (52 days rounded to nearest week)
Job Summary
Join a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital focused on treating and recovering patients with severe injuries or illnesses. The rehabilitation programs provide specialized, individualized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. The goal is to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Position Details
- Specialty: Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
- Required Certifications: CCC’s (Certificate of Clinical Competence), BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Years of Experience Required: 2+ years in specialty
- Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Call Requirements: None
- Float Requirements: None
- Patient Population: Adult Acute Rehab
- Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Neurological conditions, Parkinson’s disease, debility
- Work Environment: Relaxed and efficient
- EHR Systems: UDS and Cerner
- Dress Code: Burgundy/Wine scrubs
Additional Information
- No weekend hours required
- No prior travel experience explicitly required
- Facility Trauma Level: Not Applicable
- Number of Beds: 40
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Arizona
- Speech Language Pathologist (2 years of experience)
- Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year
- CCC
- BLS
This role is ideal for SLPs with at least 2 years of experience and CCC certification looking to work in an adult acute rehab setting on a per diem basis.
About Gilbert, AZ
As a Travel Speech Language Pathologist in Gilbert, AZ here's what you should know:- Gilbert's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 104°F, while winter lows average around 42°F.
- Short-term rentals are fairly easy to find in Gilbert, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Gilbert is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available through Valley Metro bus services.
- Gilbert has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to desert flora.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Gilbert offers a variety of restaurants, from local eateries to well-known chains.
- The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with regular events and performances.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, hiking, and biking in the beautiful outdoors.
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