Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Lewistown, MO

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Lewistown, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location

Lewistown, MO | Long Term Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders; develop appropriate plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions and evaluate treatment outcomes, modifying services and making referrals as appropriate
• Assess and document patient progress, treatment minutes, and discharge summaries accurately in the electronic documentation system per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to speech disorders
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings, as well as required trainings and in-services
• Supervise and support Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or student Speech-Language Pathologists as needed; adhere to ASHA and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics

Required Qualifications

• Active Missouri State SLP License required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA required
• Minimum of 1 year of SLP experience required
• Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation setting experience required
• New graduates may be considered provided they have completed a Level II clinical experience (Level I observation experience alone does not meet eligibility requirements)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience supervising CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems used in LTC or rehabilitation environments
• Strong interdisciplinary communication skills with experience collaborating across health care teams

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a long term care setting
• Supportive contract environment with a focus on clinical excellence and professional development