Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist and use your skills where they are needed most. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing environment while exploring Lewistown, MO. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or equivalent Level II clinical experience. New graduates are acceptable if CFY/Level II experience is documented; Level I observation alone is not sufficient.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA is required.
• Active Missouri state license or compact licensure where applicable. State licensure required to start the assignment.
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience. Experience in long term care (LTC) or skilled nursing/rehab settings is required.
• Ability to perform standardized assessments, develop and adjust evidence-based plans of care, document per regulatory and clinical requirements, and accurately record treatment minutes in electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to supervise and support CFY or student SLPs.
• Adherence to ASHA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dysphagia assessment and management in a long term care or rehabilitation population.
• Prior experience documenting in electronic medical record systems used in skilled nursing settings.

Assignment Details

• M-F, 8-hour days. Times are flexible as long as consistent and communicated with Director of Rehab.
• Start time must be before 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM.
• 35 guaranteed work week (GWW).
• No weekend requirement unless a holiday falls within Monday–Friday; hours can be made up on the weekend if needed.

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

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to impacting patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting on day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 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

Provide evaluations, plan of care development, and evidence-based interventions for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Monitor and document patient progress, adjust treatments according to outcomes, and provide discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, participate in care conferences and facility-required meetings, and obtain necessary DME or supplies. Maintain active ASHA membership and state licensure. Supervise CFY and student clinicians as needed.

Location Highlights

Experience small-town living with access to regional outdoor recreation and local cultural sites. Lewistown is near the Meramec River and within driving distance to Mark Twain National Forest, offering hiking, fishing, and river access within a 1–2 hour drive. The area provides a quiet, rural lifestyle with local historic sites and community events in downtown districts, and reasonable commutes to larger regional centers for additional dining and entertainment options.

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.