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Speech-Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing
Location: Saint Joseph, MO
Start Date: 03-16-2026
End Date: 06-15-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts, 8-hour days, 40 hours/week. Exact start/end times and specific days to be confirmed with facility (day shift)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 individualized treatment plans to improve swallowing, cognitive, and communication abilities
- Lead and direct delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology services in accordance with regulations
- Implement aspiration management and dysphagia interventions to enhance resident safety
- Collaborate with nursing, rehab, and medical teams to coordinate resident care and discharge planning
- Assess communication needs and teach strategies to improve understanding and expression
- Document evaluations, progress, and plans accurately and timely according to facility policy
- Educate residents, families, and staff on therapy strategies and long-term care best practices
Qualifications
- Valid, unrestricted Missouri state license in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) preferred and noted as required in posting
- Minimum 1 year of SLP clinical experience (required)
- Long-term care or rehabilitation experience (required)
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to meet educational requirements for state licensure
Education
- Meet educational requirements as specified by state licensure for Speech-Language Pathology
Knowledge & Skills
- Treatment planning for swallowing, cognition, and communication
- Swallowing therapy (dysphagia) and aspiration management
- Cognitive therapy techniques for varied diagnoses
- Delivery of speech-language pathology and audiology services in skilled nursing
- Knowledge of skilled nursing home and long-term care regulations, laws, and procedures
- Strong clinical documentation and interdisciplinary communication skills
- Experience working with short-term rehab patients and long-term residents
Benefits
- Supportive team environment that values your clinical expertise and growth
- Licensure assistance and help navigating Missouri state requirements
- Paid time to complete documentation and quality care planning
- Professional development support and opportunities to collaborate with rehab specialists
- Comfortable rehab spaces including a spacious gym and functional ADL areas
- Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance work and life
- Referral program and team recognition initiatives
- A workplace culture focused on high-energy, fun, and patient-centered care
Travel Perks: Explore Saint Joseph, MO
Explore St. Joseph’s historic downtown and its museums like the Pony Express Museum and Patee House Museum, stroll along the Missouri Riverfront and local trails, enjoy parks and outdoor spaces for weekend relaxation, sample local restaurants, breweries and charming shopping, and take advantage of easy road trips for bigger-city experiences nearby. Great local culture, history, and outdoor options to enjoy on your time off.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Speech-Language Pathologist - Skilled Nursing? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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