Travel Speech-Language Pathologist - $2,539 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Tucson, Arizona.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Join as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist and apply your skills where they are needed most. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to plan for discharge, timely equipment trialing, patient and family training, and documentation in compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements. You will uphold professional standards, participate in performance improvement activities, and contribute to a safe work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active state SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or ARC may be required.
• Experience in an acute hospital setting with evaluation and treatment of adult dysphagia and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Proficiency with medical record documentation, writing goals, letters of medical necessity, and discharge planning in accordance with hospital and payer guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide patient and family training, including home exercise programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with safe patient handling and materials handling protocols in a hospital.
• Familiarity with performance improvement processes and participation in student supervision.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 5x8 day schedule.
• May be required to float to other regional facilities as needed.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package available from the start of the assignment. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching, housing assistance where eligible, travel and license reimbursement, and access to a dedicated recruiter 24/7.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

You will support quality patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, completing timely and accurate documentation, and participating in professional development. You will follow state practice acts and maintain licensure and continuing education. You will contribute to keeping patients and staff safe by adhering to hospital safety protocols.

Location Highlights

Experience Tucson, AZ, with access to desert landscapes and urban amenities. The city is near Saguaro National Park and about a 25–40 minute drive to popular trailheads such as Sabino Canyon and Mount Lemmon. Tucson offers a vibrant arts district and cultural attractions like the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and historic downtown, with numerous dining and entertainment options inside a compact commute.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. Diversity is valued and an inclusive environment is maintained.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #447325. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.