Speech Language Pathologist – Long Term Care
Humansville, MO
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) – Long Term Care

Location: Humansville, Missouri
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Assess patient progress and adjust 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 electronic records.
• 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-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Speech-Language Pathology experience (New graduates accepted if they have completed Level II experience, not just Level I observation).
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings is required.
• Active Missouri State License.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA is required.

Additional Information

• Typical treatment times for SLP are approximately 30 minutes per session.
• Caseload may range from 10-14 patients per day depending on the number of evaluations.
• Group therapy is allowed and may be part of the schedule.
• Therapists typically have dedicated devices for documentation.
• Productivity expectations: 88-90% for evaluating therapists.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on evidence-based practice and professional development.