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Sierra Vista, Arizona

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Hospital-Based | $93.6K–$114.4K + Signing Bonus

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$93k-$114k

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Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Hospital-Based | $93.6K-$114.4K + Signing Bonus

On-Site | Sierra Vista, Arizona

  • Dana G
  • Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
  • Call or Text: (314) 526-0706
  • Email: Dana@heartlinestaffing.com

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Dana directly at (314) 526-0706.

Looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery while growing your career in a hospital setting?

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for an opportunity with an established hospital in Sierra Vista, Arizona. This position offers the opportunity to help patients improve their communication, swallowing abilities, and overall quality of life while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team.

You'll provide individualized evaluations and treatment for patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. The role combines direct patient care, clinical judgment, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The hospital has a long-standing presence in the community and has earned recognition for patient safety and clinical quality, including Advanced Primary Stroke Center certification.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate Patients With Speech, Language, Voice, And Swallowing Disorders
  • Assess Speech, Language, Communication, And Swallowing Abilities
  • Develop Individualized Treatment Plans Based On Clinical Evaluations And Patient Needs
  • Provide Speech-Language Pathology Treatment To Support Patient Recovery And Functional Improvement
  • Educate Patients And Families About Treatment Goals And Therapy Recommendations
  • Document Evaluations, Treatment Interventions, And Patient Progress Accurately
  • Collaborate With Physicians, Nursing Staff, And Other Healthcare Professionals On Patient Care Coordination
  • Apply Sound Clinical Judgment To Support Safe And Effective Patient Care
  • Perform Additional Duties As Assigned

Compensation

  • Annual Salary: $93,600-$114,400
  • Signing Bonus Available - Amount And Terms To Be Confirmed

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Paid Time Off

Work Arrangement

  • On-Site In Sierra Vista, Arizona
  • Hospital-Based Position
  • Travel Not Required
  • Relocation Package Not Available
  • Visa Sponsorship Not Available

Requirements

  • Master's Degree In Speech-Language Pathology From A Program Accredited By The Applicable Education Standards Board, Or Education And Practice Meeting ASHA Certification Requirements REQUIRED
  • Meet The Education And Experience Requirements For ASHA's Certificate Of Clinical Competence In Speech-Language Pathology Or Audiology REQUIRED
  • Current, Unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist License In The State Where Services Are Provided REQUIRED
  • CPR Certification REQUIRED
  • Strong Clinical Judgment And Communication Skills REQUIRED
  • Ability To Evaluate And Treat Speech, Language, Voice, And Swallowing Disorders REQUIRED
  • Ability To Develop Individualized Treatment Plans And Maintain Accurate Clinical Documentation REQUIRED
  • Ability To Collaborate Effectively With Patients, Families, And Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams REQUIRED

Preferred

  • Previous Speech-Language Pathology Experience In An Acute-Care Hospital Or Rehabilitation Setting

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many healthcare professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.

Call or text Dana directly at (314) 526-0706.

Email: Dana@heartlinestaffing.com

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. They will also develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support patient recovery.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCommunication DisordersVoice DisordersPatient Education

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 265 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$93k–$114kSpeech-Language Pathology median $102k (middle half $86k–$119k)164 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Arizona142 active6,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 57% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,419 in the last 30 days1,428 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Purple Cow Recruitingsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index265 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,751 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Signing Bonus Available

Living in Sierra Vista

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.