Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist supporting an acute care and inpatient rehab unit in Kansas City, MO. Provide evaluations and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders, perform bedside swallow evaluations, and support both acute and 26-bed inpatient rehabilitation caseloads in a level 1 trauma and comprehensive stroke facility. Use Meditech for documentation and TIMS equipment as available. Gray scrubs are the required uniform.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational 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 AHA or ARC.
• Experience performing bedside swallow evaluations; experience with video swallowing assessments preferred.
• Experience working in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in level 1 trauma and comprehensive stroke care environments.
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system.
• Experience using TIMS equipment.
• Willingness to work rotating weekends as preferred by the unit.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800–1700.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday with rotating weekends preferred.
• Floating requirement: cover both acute care and inpatient rehab units.
• On-call: none.

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

Benefits

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

Impacting Patient Care

Provide essential speech-language pathology services across acute care and inpatient rehab. Influence patient recovery after stroke and trauma through evidence-based swallowing and communication interventions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support functional outcomes and patient safety.

Location Highlights

Kansas City offers diverse cultural and outdoor attractions within easy reach. Visit the National World War I Museum and Memorial and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art within a short drive of downtown. Enjoy urban culinary and jazz scenes in the Power & Light District and 18th & Vine Jazz District, both minutes from central areas. Outdoor options include the 1,800-acre Swope Park and the Kansas City Riverfront, with accessible trails and waterfront activities. The city provides a mix of urban and suburban neighborhoods and a regional airport with direct flights to major hubs.

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.