Pediatric 1099 Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Join Arbor Therapy's Multidisciplinary Team as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)!

1099 Independent Contractor | Home Health | Greater Phoenix Area | Tucson

Choose the areas where you want to work. Build a schedule that fits your life.

Arbor Therapy is a leading provider of pediatric multidisciplinary therapy services throughout the East and West Valley of Phoenix and Tucson. Our team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers children and their families to reach meaningful milestones.

We're growing and looking for an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Home Health team as a 1099 Independent Contractor.

• Why Contractors Choose Arbor Therapy
• Competitive per-visit compensation
• Choose your preferred geographic service area
• Set your own schedule-work as many or as few hours as you'd like
• Consistent referral opportunities to help build your caseload
• Clinical autonomy with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities to work with a wide variety of pediatric communication, feeding, and developmental needs
• Access to collaboration and clinical support without micromanagement

About the Role

As a Home Health SLP, you'll provide evaluations and ongoing speech-language therapy in clients' homes and community settings throughout Tucson and the Greater Phoenix area. You'll enjoy the flexibility of independent practice while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

If you're looking for flexibility, competitive pay, and the opportunity to provide exceptional pediatric care on your terms, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Overview

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, and feeding disorders
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans to address areas of need using evidenced-based approaches and individualized therapeutic strategies
• Closely monitor and document progress, adjusting intervention as necessary to support optimal outcomes

Engage parents and caregivers in the therapeutic process, providing education and resources to support the client's progress and development

Collaborate with a team of professionals, including occupational and physical therapists, to ensure a comprehensive approach to care

• Complete succinct documentation of services in a timely manner
• Provide high-quality mentorship and supervision of students and assistants, as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree in speech-language pathology or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Active speech-language pathologist license through Arizona Department of Health Services
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Current CPR card
• Article 9 Certificate
• Current Professional Liability Insurance
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Experience or interest in early intervention and treating developmental disabilities
• Passion for continuous learning and development of professional skills and knowledge
• Positive and professional demeanor, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience or interest in feeding intervention is strongly preferred, but not required
• Bilingualism is a plus!

Working Conditions

This position requires intermittent standing, lifting, kneeling, and sitting. In addition, this position may include working closely with clients who have mental, physical, and/or behavioral diagnoses and may be verbally or physically combative.

Arbor Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We foster the same inclusion both within our company and our stakeholders and partners.