Job ID: 889654
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,263.28
Job TitleTravel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
LocationSpringfield, MO | Inpatient Rehabilitation
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 12 Weeks | Days | Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities- Provide inpatient rehabilitation speech-language pathology services to a diverse patient population including geriatric, adult, and pediatric patients (ages 13 and older)
- Evaluate and treat patients with neurological, orthopedic, debility, and cardiac diagnoses, including those recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, and complex conditions
- Utilize advanced therapy equipment including EKSO, InMotion UE Robotic, and body weight support systems
- Document patient care accurately using UDS and Epic electronic health record systems
- Maintain a patient caseload ratio of approximately 7:1 within a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation professionals to promote functional recovery and quality of life
Required Qualifications- Active and valid Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) licensure
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience required
- Acute care experience strongly preferred in addition to IRF/SNF background
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience treating neurological, orthopedic, debility, and cardiac patient populations
- Familiarity with advanced rehabilitation technology and robotic therapy equipment
- Proficiency with Epic and UDS electronic health record platforms
- Strong teamwork, communication, work ethic, and professional accountability
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized, Joint Commission and CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation facility offering cutting-edge therapy technology and a collaborative clinical environment
- No call requirements and no float requirements, allowing you to focus fully on delivering exceptional patient care