Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist supporting a hospital in Kansas City, MO. You will evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders across acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. This role involves bedside swallow evaluations with video assessment preferred, working within a Meditech documentation system, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in a Level 1 trauma and comprehensive stroke center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active Missouri state SLP license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification may be required from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience performing bedside swallow evaluations. Videofluoroscopic or instrumental swallowing assessment experience preferred.
• Experience in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Experience with trauma and stroke populations preferred.
• Familiarity with TIMS equipment and Meditech documentation system preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience covering both acute care and inpatient rehab caseloads.
• Comfort floating between acute and rehab units.
• Experience working in a Level 1 trauma or comprehensive stroke center.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 08:00–17:00.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with rotating weekends preferred but flexible.
• Floating requirement: cover both acute care and inpatient rehab units.
• Dress code: gray scrubs.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

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

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

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled assessment and treatment for patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a high-acuity hospital setting. You will support recovery for diverse patient populations, including stroke and trauma survivors, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to improve functional outcomes.

Location Highlights

Kansas City, MO offers urban and cultural amenities within convenient travel distances. Enjoy museums and performance venues such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, both within a 15–25 minute drive from central medical districts. Experience outdoor recreation at Swope Park and the Missouri River waterfront, each within a 10–20 minute commute, and a wide variety of dining and entertainment options in the Country Club Plaza and Westport neighborhoods, typically 10–20 minutes away by car. The city provides accessible interstate connections for regional travel and a regional airport (Kansas City International) approximately 20–30 minutes from downtown.

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.