Location: Tuba City, AZ

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret speech, language and swallowing evaluations for patients from birth through geriatric
• Develop individualized, medically based treatment plans and set realistic, measurable goals
• Provide therapy interventions across settings (inpatient and outpatient) including pediatric and geriatric care
• Perform specialty swallow assessments and procedures such as VFSS/MBS and FEES
• Document patient assessment, treatment, progress and discharge in the electronic health record accurately and promptly
• Instruct patients, families and caregivers in therapy carryover and home programs to maximize functional gains
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers and the Physical Rehabilitation team for coordinated care
• Participate in quality improvement activities, risk management, and medical staff credentialing
• Deliver staff and student education, mentorship, and in-service training to strengthen the team

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA-accredited program (required)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) — must maintain during employment
• Valid, full, unrestricted Speech-Language Pathology license (Arizona or other U.S. state/DC/PR) required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Able to complete and maintain medical staff credentialing; NOT accepting SLPAs for this role

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (ASHA-accredited)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven skills in assessment and evaluation across the lifespan
• Experience with swallowing evaluations and instrumentation (VFSS/MBS, FEES)
• Strong EHR documentation skills and attention to detail
• Expertise in pediatric speech-language and pediatric feeding evaluations
• Comfort with cognitive and voice treatment approaches
• Ability to evaluate assistive technology and adaptive equipment
• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration and clear communication with clinical teams
• Experience providing education to patients, families, students and staff

Benefits

• Generous housing support and travel assistance to make your contract life easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on caring for others (and yourself)
• Paid time off to recharge — because everyone needs a break from charting
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
• Supportive team environment that values your clinical skills and cultural sensitivity
• Continuing education support and opportunities for professional growth
• Student/staff education opportunities — share your knowledge and mentor the next generation
• Assistance with medical staff credentialing to get you onboarded quickly and smoothly

Travel Perks: Explore Tuba City, AZ

Tuba City sits on Navajo Nation surrounded by spectacular desert landscapes and rich Indigenous culture. On your days off explore local attractions like the nearby Navajo National Monument, scenic drives toward the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, and day trips to Page for Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Enjoy local Navajo art and cuisine, go hiking or stargazing in wide-open skies, and discover authentic cultural experiences and community events — plenty of memorable weekend adventures within a few hours’ drive.

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