Clinical Competency, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Documentation, Fellowship, Long-Term Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Regulations, Speech and Language Pathology, Swallowing Disorders, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
Job Title
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Long Term Care
LocationMound City, MO
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders; develop and implement appropriate plans of care in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice standards.
- Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness and make referrals or modify services as indicated by patient response.
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding speech and language disorders.
- Document all required clinical and regulatory information in the electronic documentation system, accurately recording treatment minutes per applicable requirements.
- Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, required trainings, and in-services; supervise CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists as applicable.
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 1 year of SLP experience required; new graduates with completed Level II clinical experience will be considered.
- Long-term care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience required.
- Active Missouri State SLP License required.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA required.
- Adherence to ASHA standards, state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics required.
Preferred Experience / Skills- 3 or more years of experience holding an active CCC-SLP certification preferred.
- Experience supervising Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) clinicians or student Speech-Language Pathologists preferred.
Why Join Us- Work in a supportive long-term care environment where group therapy is utilized to support productivity, and therapists are typically provided a dedicated device for documentation.
- Gain valuable contract experience in a structured rehabilitation setting with a consistent daily patient schedule.
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing