Travel Speech Language Pathologist Long Term Care Job

Healthforce; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance available

Extension opportunities

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Dedicated assignment support

Housing assistance available

Extension opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a 13-week travel assignment in Prescott, AZ, starting 11/09/2026. The role offers 32 guaranteed hours per week with day shifts on a 8x4 schedule in a long-term care setting.

The ideal candidate holds an Arizona SLP license or is eligible ( ETA ) and has experience with geriatric populations. Housing assistance and ongoing recruiter support are provided during this travel assignment.

Qualifications

• Arizona license as Speech-Language Pathologist or eligibility with ETA (license submission/ETA required).
• Ability to work in a long-term care setting.
• Experience with geriatric or long-term care populations preferred.
• Availability to begin on 11/09/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment.
• Willingness to travel to Prescott, AZ for the duration of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, voice, and cognitive assessments for residents in a long-term care setting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Deliver direct therapy and supervise related therapy activities; document progress in patient records.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize communication and swallowing outcomes.
• Monitor safety, infection control standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate progress and treatment plans with residents, families, and caregivers; participate in care conferences as required.

Skills

Assessments

Treatment planning

Direct therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geriatric care

Education

Arizona license eligibility (SLP)

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist, Long Term Care, Prescott, Arizona, starting 11/09/2026 for 13 weeks. Travel - temporary assignment with guaranteed 32 hours per week. Day shift on an 8x4 schedule. Work setting: long-term care.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,416–$1,476 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 32 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day, 8x4
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Work setting: Long-term care travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, voice, and cognitive assessments for residents in a long-term care setting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Deliver direct therapy and supervise related therapy activities; document progress in patient records.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, rehab, and management) to optimize communication and swallowing outcomes.
• Monitor safety, maintain infection control standards, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicate progress and treatment plans with residents, families, and caregivers; participate in care conferences as required.

Requirements

• Arizona license as Speech-Language Pathologist or eligibility with ETA; license required for submission or must have already applied and be able to provide ETA for license approval.
• Ability to work in a long-term care setting.
• Experience with geriatric or long-term care populations preferred.
• Availability to begin on 11/09/2026 and commit to a 13-week travel assignment.
• Willingness to travel to Prescott, Arizona for the duration of the assignment.

Benefits and Support

• Competitive weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support
• Housing assistance available
• Extension opportunities

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.