Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Long Term Care - $2,526 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Long Term Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Oregon, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for a Long Term Care position requiring MO licensure and CCC certification, with LTC or rehab experience preferred.

Details

• Long Term Care facility setting within the Speech Language Pathology unit
• Caseload typically includes 10-14 patients per day depending on evaluation volume
• Standard treatment sessions are approximately 30 minutes per patient
• Group therapy sessions are utilized to support productivity goals
• Each therapist is provided a dedicated device for documentation
• Day shift schedule, 8 hours, Monday through Friday
• Flexible start times between 6AM and 10AM as long as consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehab
• No weekend work required unless a holiday falls Monday through Friday, in which case hours may be made up on the weekend
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active MO state RN license or compact license required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required per facility policy
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience required
• New graduates accepted if Level II clinical experience was completed (Level I observation alone not sufficient)
• LTC or Rehab setting experience required
• 3 years of experience holding an active CCC preferred
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsible for screening, evaluating, and treating patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
• Develops and adjusts individualized plans of care based on patient progress and evidence-based practice
• Communicates regularly with supervisors and interdisciplinary care team regarding patient progress and treatment plans
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers on speech-related disorders
• Prepares comprehensive discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory and clinical standards
• Documents all treatment services and minutes accurately in the electronic documentation system
• Participates in required facility meetings, trainings, and in-services
• May supervise and support Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or student SLPs
• Maintains adherence to ASHA and state practice standards and codes of conduct
• No more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO) permitted during the assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-755337. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Speech Therapist - Long Term Acute Care

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