Speech Language Pathologist / SLP Specialist

Transform Lives Through Communication Join Us as a Speech Language Pathologist in Beautiful Tucson, Arizona!

Overview

What if your next career step could empower countless lives through effective communication? As a Speech Language Pathologist in the breathtaking Southwest region, your efforts will extend far beyond mere treatment for communication and swallowing disorders. Each day, youll unlock the potential of your patients, fostering confidence and nurturing human connections that help them express themselves, learn, and thrive.

This position presents an incredible opportunity to work with diverse populations, from lively children forming their first words to elderly individuals reclaiming their voices and independence. With a combination of outpatient therapy and occasional inpatient care, you can dive into a role that offers both challenge and fulfillment, whether your inclinations lean towards pediatric language acquisition, assessment of adults with neurogenic disorders, or therapy tailored to geriatric patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations across various age groups using standardized assessments and observation techniques.
• Design individualized treatment strategies that tackle immediate client objectives and longer-term communication and swallowing goals.
• Implement focused speech therapy sessions addressing areas such as language development, fluency, vocalization, and swallowing function.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, nurses, physicians, family members, and other caregivers to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
• Deliver education and resources to patients and their families to enhance progress outside of therapy appointments.
• Participate in occasional inpatient evaluations and interventions, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation adhering to local, state, and organizational guidelines.
• Pursue continuous learning through professional development and collaboration with peers.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) if not currently ASHA-certified.

Certifications

• State licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist .
• Preferred: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Familiarity with evidence-based interventions relevant to a diverse client base, with deep insights into developmental and acquired communication and swallowing disorders.
• Outstanding communication abilities when interfacing with patients, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Adapts therapy methods to align with diverse cultural and linguistic needs.
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with electronic medical records and documentation requirements.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package reflective of experience.
• Flexible work hours promoting a healthy work-life balance and varied patient caseloads.
• Paths for specialization in pediatrics, adult rehab, or geriatric care.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) along with holiday compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Support for continuing education and opportunities for professional advancement.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment centered on high-quality care and lifelong learning.

As a Speech Language Pathologist here, you'll do more than just facilitate speech therapy. You will join a vibrant community dedicated to restoring voices, enhancing communication, and creating moments of happiness through shared experiences and understanding.

Your future colleagues will embrace a culture based on collaboration and support, ensuring that every patient's unique story is honored and shaped through thoughtful care.

Tucson, Arizona, embodies a captivating blend of stunning desert landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Surrounded by majestic mountains and sprawling cacti, Tucson offers a lifestyle that perfectly balances adventure and relaxation, allowing nature enthusiasts a myriad of activitiesfrom hiking and biking the picturesque trails to star-gazing under clear night skies.

Residents relish vibrant festivals and markets, savoring traditional Southwestern cuisine, while finding joy in local arts and music that bring energy to its streets. This city boasts a rich tapestry of community events that connect people and inspire collaboration, all nestled in a setting where the beauty of the desert is as welcoming as the people who call it home.

Professionally, recent investments in healthcare and the absence of a state income tax create an environment where you can grow your career while enjoying a comfortable cost of living. This is a place where dreams can flourish as you contribute to a community-focused mission.

No matter if you are new to the field or a seasoned professional seeking to expand your horizons, Tucson is a sanctuary for growthboth personally and professionally.

We're looking for a Speech Language Pathologist who is fueled by compassion and a passion for outcomes. Someone who sees overlooked potential and aims to nurture it, who listens intently to a patients needs and crafts tailored paths to empowerment.

Whether you are a pediatric savant hoping to explore adult interventions or a dynamic clinician specializing in neuro rehab ready to embrace early interventions, your unique talents have a place here.

If youre prepared to embrace a role that emphasizes both heart and expertise, we would be thrilled to have you join our team.

If you view speech as a powerful instrument of connection and believe that therapy is a transformative partnership rather than just a task to be performed, this opportunity could be the next exciting chapter of your career.

Come be part of a community that celebrates effective communication, empathy, and the bravery of beginning anew. Apply today and lend your voice to our mission, helping others to discover and express their own voices.