Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient - $2,205 per week

Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist • Discipline: Therapy • Start Date: 08/31/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

Travel Speech Language Pathologist position in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves providing screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency disorders in an inpatient healthcare setting. The position requires developing and implementing specialized treatment programs, documenting patient care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide screening, evaluation, and rehabilitation services for patients with speech and language disorders
• Develop and implement specialized treatment programs
• Document patient care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal patient outcomes
• Provide direct patient care within a typical inpatient environment
• Respond quickly and appropriately to patient needs, including lifting up to 75 pounds and using proper body mechanics for patient transfers

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited university program
• Current licensure in the state of practice
• Certificate of Clinical Competence or documented acceptance in Clinical Fellowship Year
• BLS certification required
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment)
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with computer software applications used in patient care environments
• Effective communication skills and ability to operate a personal computer

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts, days
• Minimum of 40 hours per week

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

About Cross Country Allied

At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around your goals, growth, and wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we provide nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential.