Speech Language Pathologist - Long Term Care
Humansville, MO
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,507/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingLong Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for a Long Term Care position requiring CCC-SLP certification and MO state licensure.
Details
- Long Term Care/skilled nursing facility setting within the Speech Language Pathology unit
- 13-week assignment on a Monday-Friday schedule with 8-hour day shifts
- Flexible start times between 6AM and 10AM, as long as consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation
- No weekend work required unless a holiday falls within the workweek, in which case hours may be made up on the weekend
- No on-call responsibilities
- Caseload typically includes 10-14 patients per day depending on evaluations scheduled
- Group therapy sessions permitted to support productivity
- Dedicated documentation device provided for each therapist
Requirements
- Active MO state RN license or compact license required
- CCC-SLP certification required (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)
- Minimum 1 year of SLP experience required
- New graduates accepted if Level II clinical experience was completed (Level I observation experience alone does not qualify)
- LTC or Rehab setting experience required
- One professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders
- Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on standardized assessments and evidence-based practice
- 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 all treatment minutes and clinical information in the electronic documentation system
- Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings
- Attend facility and company required trainings and in-services
- Ability to obtain necessary DME or supplies as needed for patient care
- Opportunity to supervise and support CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists
- Adherence to ASHA and state practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics required
- Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) may be accommodated
Employer
American Traveler
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Pros
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Cons
None
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Humansville, MO
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