Speech Language Pathologist

Taphealthcare • Sierra Vista, AZ

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About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides speech, language, communication, and swallowing rehabilitation services in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The role evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and implements evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to patient needs. The SLP works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support patient recovery and rehabilitation outcomes. The position focuses on helping patients address communication and swallowing difficulties, regain functional independence, and improve quality of life.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from a program accredited by the applicable educational standards body or meeting ASHA certification requirements.
• Meet the education and clinical experience requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) granted by ASHA.
• Current, unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the State of Arizona.
• Strong understanding of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation skills, and interdisciplinary communication abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation services.

Nice To Haves

• Previous rehabilitation or acute-care experience.
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with neurological, cognitive-communication, or swallowing disorders.
• Experience in a hospital, rehabilitation facility, or multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Familiarity with dysphagia assessment and treatment.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and patient education skills.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams to support patient recovery and functional improvement.
• Comfort working with patients with complex medical or neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
• Support patients in improving communication abilities, swallowing function, functional independence, and quality of life.

Benefits

• Candidate-focused hiring-process support with clear communication and individualized attention.
• Professional development opportunity within a patient-centered rehabilitation environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time