Speech-Language Pathologist - Long-Term Care
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.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Speech-Language Pathologist - Long-Term Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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