Speech-Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation
Harrisonville, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) - Temporary Position

Location: Harrisonville, Missouri
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Assess patient progress and modify treatments accordingly; evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress and treatment plans.
• Document all required clinical and regulatory information accurately in the electronic documentation system.
• Record treatment minutes per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as needed.
• Supervise and support Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or Student Speech-Language Pathologists.
• Adhere to ASHA and State practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Speech-Language Pathology experience (New graduates accepted if Level II experience is completed, not just Level I observation).
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) settings is required.
• Active Missouri State License.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Preferred: 3 years of experience holding active CCS certification.
• One professional reference required at time of submission.

Additional Information

• Typical treatment times for SLP are approximately 30 minutes per session.
• Caseload may range from 10 to 14 patients per day depending on the number of evaluations.
• Group therapy is allowed and encouraged to help with productivity.
• Each therapist typically has a dedicated device for documentation.
• Productivity expectations: 88-90% for evaluating therapists.
• Overtime pay applies after 8 hours per day.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a rehabilitation setting with a focus on evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.