Speech Language Pathologist

Taphealthcare; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Healthcare Solutions in Sierra Vista, AZ is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist to provide comprehensive speech, language, communication and swallowing rehabilitation services in a hospital or rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other clinicians to support recovery and improve patients’ quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• CCC-SLP certification or eligibility with ASHA.
• Arizona Speech Language Pathologist license (unrestricted).
• Strong understanding of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support patient recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.

Skills

CCC-SLP

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

ASHA certification eligibility/CCC-SLP

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive speech, language, communication, and swallowing rehabilitation services in Sierra Vista, Arizona. This opportunity is ideal for a qualified Speech Language Pathologist who is passionate about helping patients overcome communication and swallowing difficulties, regain functional independence, and improve their overall quality of life.

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's needs. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals, this individual will play an important role in supporting patient recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a program accredited by the applicable educational standards body or meeting American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification requirements
• Must 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 delivering compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation services

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Rehabilitation or Acute Care experience
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with neurological, cognitive-communication, or swallowing disorders
• Experience working within 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

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with a master's degree in Speech Language Pathology who meets ASHA's educational and clinical experience requirements for professional certification. They should possess strong assessment and therapeutic skills, sound clinical judgment, and a genuine commitment to helping patients improve their communication abilities, swallowing function, and overall independence.

Candidates with previous acute-care or rehabilitation experience will be particularly well aligned with this opportunity. The strongest applicants will be comfortable working with patients who have complex medical or neurological conditions and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to establish effective, individualized rehabilitation goals.

Compensation

$94,000 – $114,000 annually

Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's Speech Language Pathology experience, additional clinical expertise, rehabilitation or acute-care background, professional certifications, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position.

Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?

At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we recognize the meaningful impact Speech Language Pathologists have on helping patients restore essential communication and swallowing abilities. We focus on connecting rehabilitation professionals with opportunities that value their specialized education, clinical expertise, and commitment to improving patients' quality of life. This position offers the opportunity to apply those skills while continuing to develop professionally within a patient-centered rehabilitation environment.

Our team will support you throughout the hiring process with clear communication, individualized attention, and a candidate-focused approach. We'll help ensure the opportunity aligns with your clinical background, preferred practice environment, compensation expectations, and long-term career goals, so you're pursuing a position where your expertise can make a meaningful difference.