Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract - Now Hiring

Join our travel SLP team and apply your skills where they are needed most. You will help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while working in a skilled nursing environment in Potosi, MO. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA.
• Active Missouri state license or Compact state license required to start the assignment.
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience; new graduates not accepted for this position.
• Experience in a leadership role within a skilled nursing facility or long-term care rehab setting is required.
• Knowledge of PDPM is required.
• BLS certification may be required from AHA or ARC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an assessing therapist with responsibilities for department scheduling and attendance at facility meetings.
• Experience monitoring clinical and financial performance metrics.

Assignment Details

• M-F, eight-hour days. Times are flexible if consistent and communicated with Director of Rehabilitation.
• Preferred therapist start time must be before 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM.
• Weekend requirement: No weekends.
• Role includes assessing therapist duties with some Director of Rehabilitation responsibilities, attending morning and facility meetings, assisting with schedule and providing leadership to the rehab team.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We offer a benefits package starting on the first day of assignment.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Serve high-acuity patients in a skilled nursing setting while providing leadership and direction to the rehabilitation team. Oversee PDPM compliance, develop rehabilitation programs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and facility regulations.

Location Highlights

Potosi, Missouri offers a rural, small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and regional amenities. Potosi is approximately 45 miles from St. Louis, providing urban amenities within a one-hour drive and access to local state parks such as Washington State Park within 20 miles. The area offers river access along the nearby Meramec River and opportunities for hiking, hunting, and fishing within short drives. Local historic sites and community events provide cultural options and a quiet environment for those seeking a slower pace.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.