Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | Temporary

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | Temporary

Arbor Therapy is a leading provider of multidisciplinary therapeutic services across the lifespan in the East and West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona. With a mission to provide exceptional, compassionate, and evidence-based care, Arbor Therapy is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of each client and their family. We are committed to helping each client reach their full potential through a collaborative, individualized approach and believe in the power of positive, strengths-based support and care.

We are currently seeking a temporary (12 weeks) SLPA for our Glendale clinic location. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position with a fixed schedule.

• Provide direct treatment and care for clients following treatment plans and protocols developed by the Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Plan and implement client‑centered treatment activities and tasks to support skill development and progress towards established treatment goals
• Collect data and document progress towards established treatment goals
• Collaborate with the supervising SLP and parents/caregivers to support the therapeutic process and client progress
• Complete succinct documentation of services in a timely manner

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum of 20 credit hours of speech-language pathology technical coursework
• Active speech‑language pathology assistant license through Arizona Department of Health Services
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• 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!

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.