Speech Language Pathologist - Long Term Care
Oregon, MO
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a Long Term Care assignment requiring CCC certification and prior LTC or Rehab experience.

Details

• Long Term Care facility setting within the Speech Language Pathology unit
• Caseload may include 10-14 patients per day depending on evaluations scheduled
• Typical treatment sessions are approximately 30 minutes
• Group therapy sessions offered to support caseload productivity
• Dedicated documentation device provided for each therapist
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Flexible start time between 6AM and 10AM as long as consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehab
• No weekend work required unless a holiday falls within the Monday-Friday schedule, in which case hours may be made up on the weekend
• On-call duties are not required

Requirements

• Active CCC-SLP certification required
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience required; new grads accepted if Level II experience was completed
• LTC or Rehab setting experience required
• Missouri state license required (license required if applicable)
• Compact license accepted
• 3 years of experience holding active CCC certification preferred
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice in clinical interventions
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services or make referrals as needed
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other providers
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and healthcare team regarding patient progress and treatment plans
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory requirements
• Document treatment minutes and clinical information in the electronic documentation system
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings
• Attend facility and company required trainings and in-services
• Supervise and support CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists as needed
• Maintain adherence to ASHA and state practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics
• Up to 5 days of requested RTO may be accommodated