Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Ozark, MO
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Weekend travel SLP – Hospital acute care/inpatient rehab role near Springfield, MO. ASHA CCC-SLP and Missouri licensure required.

Join a hospital-based rehabilitation team as a Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a weekend-only, day-shift assignment in Ozark, Missouri. This travel SLP position focuses on dysphagia, cognition, and communication services in an acute care and inpatient rehab setting and is ideal for clinicians seeking meaningful patient impact with a work-life balance.

Travel SLP Job Details

• Position: Travel Hospital Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Location: Ozark, MO 65721 (near Springfield, MO)
• Setting: Hospital-based Rehabilitation / Acute Care (inpatient rehab)
• Employment Type: Travel SLP (W2)
• Start Date: Mid-May 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Weekend Only – Day Shift (8-hour days)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,510–$2,700
• Openings: 1

Required Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for Missouri SLP licensure
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required
• BLS (American Heart Association) required prior to first shift
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in hospital, inpatient rehab, or acute care SLP roles
• Proven clinical documentation skills and EMR proficiency (daily notes, progress reports, charge entry)
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and patient advocacy skills
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing (dysphagia) including bedside assessments and instrumental referrals as needed
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Provide individual, concurrent, and group therapy focused on communication, cognition, and swallowing management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, OT, nursing, case management) to plan safe discharges and care transitions
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers; create and instruct on home exercise programs and long-term management strategies
• Complete timely, clear, and compliant medical record documentation, including progress notes and discharge summaries
• Promote patient and staff safety by following hospital policies and infection control standards
• Supervise students and participate in clinical education and professional development as assigned

Why Ozark, MO?

Ozark offers small-town charm with quick access to Springfield and the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Enjoy outdoor recreation, local culture, and a supportive hospital environment while advancing your SLP career in a travel role.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Weekend Days role in Ozark, MO. Submit your resume, ASHA CCC documentation, and Missouri licensure or eligibility details. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in acute care rehabilitation.

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