Location: Buffalo, MO

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day (start time flexible between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM) — Day shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders using evidence-based practice
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and adjust interventions based on patient progress
• Utilize standardized assessments to guide clinical decision-making and document outcomes
• Provide clear consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and the care team
• Maintain comprehensive, regulatory-compliant electronic documentation including discharge summaries and treatment minutes
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation meetings
• Obtain necessary DME or supplies per clinical requirements and support continuity of care
• Supervise and mentor CFY and student SLPs to support workforce development

Qualifications

• Active ASHA CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) — required
• Active Missouri state license (Compact allowed) — required
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience — required (New grads OK if they have Level II clinical experience)
• LTC/SNF experience — required
• Comfort supervising CFY or student clinicians
• Ability to accurately document treatment minutes and maintain electronic medical records
• Three years holding active CCS is preferred
• One professional reference acceptable at time of submission

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in speech therapy, patient assessment, and standardized assessments
• Strong treatment planning, documentation, and discharge summary skills
• Experience with evidence-based practice and rehabilitation approaches
• Familiarity with Medicare A/B and productivity expectations in LTC/SNF settings (preferred)
• Comfort providing group therapy and managing caseload productivity
• Experience using electronic medical records and dedicated documentation devices
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and families

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — friendly coworkers and collaborative leadership
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid time for required trainings and professional development
• Opportunities to supervise CFY and student SLPs — grow your leadership skills
• Work-life friendly schedule with consistent weekday shifts
• Access to dedicated devices for documentation to make charting easier
• A role that makes an immediate impact — meaningful patient care every day
• Referral and recognition programs that celebrate great clinicians

Travel Perks: Explore Buffalo, MO

This is a travel/contract role — enjoy small-town Missouri charm with easy access to outdoor recreation. Explore nearby Ozark foothills, scenic lakes and state parks, local hiking and fishing spots, farmers' markets and seasonal festivals. Take weekend trips to regional hubs for dining, shopping, and cultural sites — perfect for a mix of peaceful downtime and local adventures.

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