Therapy - Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist Therapy Grandview, Missouri Travel

Speech Language Pathologist

Grandview, Missouri

Contract | Days | 13-Week Assignment | Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations and clinical goals
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and home exercise programs

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current and valid state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Missouri
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or eligibility
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or similar post-acute care environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with MDS assessments and Medicare documentation requirements in a SNF setting
• Familiarity with dysphagia management and modified barium swallow studies
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a supportive skilled nursing environment
• Gain valuable contract experience with a defined 13-week placement and a day-shift schedule