Location: Liberty, MO

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, 8-hour days, 35 hours/week (day shift)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve swallowing, cognitive-communication, and overall communication abilities
• Lead and guide delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology services in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations
• Perform assessments and monitor resident progress, adjusting plans of care as needed
• Provide interventions to reduce aspiration risk and improve safe swallowing
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated resident-centered care
• Document services accurately and maintain regulatory compliance with skilled nursing standards
• Coach residents and families on communication strategies to enhance daily interactions and quality of life

Qualifications

• Missouri state license (valid, unrestricted) in Speech-Language Pathology
• CCC-SLP (ASHA) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Speech-Language Pathology experience
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) settings
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment
• Familiarity with skilled nursing regulations, procedures, and long-term care guidelines
• Ability to meet the educational requirements for state licensure

Education

• Must meet educational requirements of state licensure (educational credentials as required for Speech-Language Pathology licensure)

Knowledge & Skills

• Treatment planning for swallowing, cognitive-communication, and speech
• Swallowing therapy and aspiration reduction techniques
• Cognitive-communication therapy approaches
• Assessment and evaluation of speech, language, and swallowing function
• Service delivery within long-term care and skilled nursing environments
• Regulatory compliance and documentation standards for LTC/SNF
• Basic audiology services relevant to the SLP scope in facility settings

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep credentials current
• Travel-friendly perks like housing support and travel coordination
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Life insurance and basic protection benefits
• Referral bonus program to reward your network-building

Travel Perks: Explore Liberty, MO

Liberty, MO offers a charming historic downtown with local shops, bakeries, and community events. Outdoor lovers can enjoy nearby parks, walking and biking trails, and lakes for weekend recreation. You're also a short drive from Kansas City—home to world-class museums (like the National WWI Museum & Memorial and the Nelson-Atkins Museum), legendary BBQ, vibrant arts and music scenes, and professional sports—perfect for exploring on your days off.

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