Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Saint Joseph, MO

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location

Saint Joseph, MO | Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans targeting swallowing, cognitive, and communication abilities, and aspiration reduction
• Lead, guide, and direct the delivery of speech language pathology and audiology services in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and facility policies
• Provide therapy services to a diverse caseload including short-term rehab patients and long-term care residents presenting with cognitive, dietary, and neurological diagnoses
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff and physicians to coordinate and obtain appropriate services for residents
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic settings including gym space, functional ADL areas, and outdoor therapy spaces

Required Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted Missouri State SLP License — Required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA — Required
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience — Required
• Long-term care (LTC) or rehabilitation experience — Required
• Valid driver's license
• Knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation environment
• Familiarity with a wide range of cognitive, dietary, and neurological diagnoses
• Experience supporting both short-term rehab and long-term care programming

Why Join Us

• Join a supportive, high-energy in-house therapy team working within a well-equipped rehabilitation facility featuring a spacious gym, functional ADL spaces, and an outdoor therapy patio
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing long-term care program within a facility committed to becoming a premier inpatient rehab provider in the community