Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,828 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Kansas City, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 05/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech Language Pathologist and apply your skills to support patients with communication and swallowing disorders in a hospital setting. A recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 license or ability to obtain license prior to start.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in acute care or hospital settings preferred.
• Experience with dysphagia evaluation and management, instrumental assessment (FEES or MBS) preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage caseloads in fast-paced environments.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1700.
• May be required to float to other facilities within the health system as needed.

Location Highlights

Kansas City, MO offers varied recreational and cultural options within short drives. Visit the National WWI Museum and Memorial and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, both within city limits and minutes from downtown. Explore outdoor options at Swope Park and the Kansas River waterfront, with state parks such as Lake Jacomo approximately 30 minutes away for boating and trails. Enjoy a vibrant culinary and entertainment scene in the Country Club Plaza and Power & Light District, with light rail and major interstate access for regional travel. The area suits clinicians seeking an urban lifestyle with accessible suburban and outdoor weekend options.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401(k) matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral programs, paid housing availability, and travel and license reimbursement. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a traveling SLP to gain flexibility and professional growth. Contract options include travel, temp-to-hire, and direct hire. Use available career tools to manage opportunities and placements.

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.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #436020. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.