What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job position at Healthforce?
Speech-Language Pathologist – Acute Care, Travel assignment in Tuba City, Arizona, United States. Start date: July 27, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,400–$2,515 per week with 36 guaranteed hours. Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Setting: surgical center travel assignment focused on acute care services.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,400–$2,515 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Start date: July 27, 2026
- Setting: acute care travel assignment in a surgical center
Responsibilities
- NOT ACCEPTING SLPA applicants; this opening is for a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist I/II or Advanced I/II.
- Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services to inpatient and outpatient populations.
- Assess and interpret evaluations and tests; develop and implement medically based treatment plans with measurable, physician-guided goals; adjust plans as needed based on progress.
- Document assessments, treatment progress, and termination in the electronic health record; monitor outcomes and discharge patients when appropriate.
- Deliver specialty services including swallowing evaluations (VFSS/MBS), FEES, cognitive and voice therapy, pediatric speech-language therapy, and pediatric feeding evaluations; participate in specialty clinics such as geriatrics and assistive technology as assigned.
- Collaborate with the Physical Rehabilitation team and other health professionals; educate patients, families, and staff; contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with ASHA standards and licensure requirements; participate in credentialing and ongoing professional development as required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program
- Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA
- Valid, current SLP license (Arizona or any U.S. state, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum 2 years of licensed Speech-Language Pathologist experience
- Ability to provide services in both inpatient and outpatient settings; competent in electronic health record documentation
- Must meet credentialing requirements to serve on the medical staff
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel period
- Housing assistance available; housing application due two weeks prior to start
- Credentialing support to meet medical staff requirements
- Extension opportunities for continued assignments
- Orientation every two weeks to support integration and compliance
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Salary : $2,400 - $2,515