Travel Speech Language Pathologist Job
Speech-Language Pathologist travel assignment in Lewistown, Missouri. Start date: 05/11/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Shift: 5x8 Days. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. Weekly pay: $1,934–$1,996 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week. This role involves the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders in residents, with development of individualized plans and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team to support functional independence and safety.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,934–$1,996 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Start date: 05/11/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility / Long-Term Care
- Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of residents with speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessments and physician orders.
- Provide direct therapy services targeting communication skills, cognitive-linguistic functioning, and safe swallowing.
- Perform and interpret swallow assessments (clinical and/or instrumental as appropriate) and make diet modification recommendations.
- Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with state, federal, and facility guidelines; educate residents, families, and staff on therapy plans and safe swallowing techniques.
- Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings, monitor resident progress, and adjust treatment plans to support functional outcomes. Supervise CFYs and/or SLPAs in accordance with state and ASHA guidelines when applicable.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA, or CFY status with supervision.
- Prior experience in a SNF or geriatric setting preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility environment; strong documentation and communication skills; ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment.
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate early start.
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration in a SNF setting.
- Access to ongoing clinical resources and guidance as available.
- Assignment-specific support to help maintain regulatory compliance and professional growth.
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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