Location: Rolla, MO

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 8-hour days, 35 hours guaranteed per week (exact start/end times vary by facility)

Hours per Week: 35

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

• Assess and document residents' swallowing, cognitive-communication, and speech-language abilities using evidence-based methods
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that reduce aspiration risk and improve communication
• Lead and guide delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology services in the facility to ensure high-quality care
• Ensure all care and documentation meet local, state and federal long-term care regulations and facility policies
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy colleagues, families and caregivers to maximize resident outcomes
• Provide education and training for staff and family members on strategies to support communication and safe swallowing
• Track progress, adjust plans as needed, and clearly document outcomes and recommendations

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted Missouri state license in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) (required)
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience (required)
• Experience in Long-Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facility settings (required)
• Valid driver’s license for travel between sites as needed
• Ability to meet the educational requirements for state licensure

Education

• Meets the educational requirements for state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology (as required by Missouri)

Knowledge & Skills

• Assessment and documentation best practices for SLP
• Treatment plan development focused on swallowing, cognition, and communication
• Swallowing therapy for dysphagia and aspiration risk reduction
• Cognitive-communication therapy strategies for neurogenic communication disorders
• Strong knowledge of skilled nursing home regulations and long-term care guidelines
• Experience providing services in SNF and LTC environments
• Basic audiology services and collaborative care approaches

Benefits

• Friendly travel assignment perks to help you feel at home while you work
• Licensure assistance and support to keep your Missouri license in good standing
• Professional growth opportunities and support for continuing education
• Supportive facility team that values your clinical judgment and voice
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance work and life
• Clinical autonomy to design meaningful, person-centered treatment plans
• Help with onboarding and a smooth transition into the facility
• A workplace that follows long-term care regulations and prioritizes resident safety

Travel Perks: Explore Rolla, MO

Explore the scenic Ozark foothills around Rolla, including nearby trails and outdoor recreation in Mark Twain National Forest. Enjoy a visit to the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus for a taste of local culture, or take a short weekend trip to Fort Leonard Wood area for additional dining and entertainment options. The region offers fishing, hiking, local eateries and small-town charm perfect for relaxing weekends between shifts.

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