Posted on: 2014-01-11
JOB DESCRIPTION
National organization, operating more than 200 skilled nursing homes, assisted living, retirement, home care and Alzheimer's centers in 28 states, has an immediate opening for a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP. Come to Tucson, Arizona! Sunshine and mountains! This is an energetic, urban community in Southern Arizona. Tucson is located less than 2 hours from Phoenix and 60 miles north of the US-Mexican border. Outdoor activities in the summer include hiking, biking, birding, rock climbing, golf, picnicking, camping, fishing, and sky rides at Ski Valley. In the winter, skiing or sledding is available at the southernmost ski resort in the US. Enjoy rodeo, Arizona Wildcats sports teams, visual and performing arts, and plenty of terrific shopping and dining! Come experience the beauty and excitement of Tucson!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of a Speech Language Pathology / SLP curriculum accredited school
- Current state license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP or in the process of applying for such
- Current CPR certification
- Must have CCCs
- One year's experience in long-term care or related setting preferred
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Life Insurance/ADD
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k)
ABOUT TUCSON, ARIZONA:
Sunshine and mountains! This busy city of 520,000 is located less than 2 hours from Phoenix and 60 miles north of the US-Mexican border. Tucson is expansive, and has many distinct, historic neighborhoods. Enjoy the great outdoors? Outdoor activities in the summer include hiking, birding, rock climbing, golf, picnicking, camping, sky rides at Ski Valley, and fishing. In the winter, skiing or sledding is available at the southernmost ski resort in the US. Tucson has more than 120 parks, including Reid Park Zoo. Like to bike? Tucson has been awarded a gold rating by the League of American Bicyclists for their bike friendliness. Don't miss the Fiesta de los Vaqueros in February, which kicks off the rodeo season in the US! The University of Arizona Wildcats sports teams enjoy strong local support. Go Wildcats! Culturally rich, Tucson also has much to offer in arts and education. Don't like the cold? Daytime highs in the winter range between 64 and 75 degrees! Come experience the beauty and excitement of Tucson!
ABOUT CMS DIRECT HIRE:
CMS Direct Hire is a nationwide employment firm focusing on talented Healthcare Professionals. We have been successfully placing top talent for over 10 years. Working with some of the nation's top health care organizations, we bring you career opportunities which are on the cutting edge of your profession; many not available on the general job boards.
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