Description

American Traveler seeks a CCC-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with LTC or Rehab experience for a long-term care facility, offering a compact license-friendly day shift schedule.

Details

• Long-term care facility setting within the Speech Language Pathology unit
• Caseload includes patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders
• Group therapy sessions permitted to support treatment efficiency
• Dedicated documentation device typically provided for each therapist
• Monday through Friday schedule with flexible but consistent 8-hour day shifts starting before 6 AM and no later than 10 AM
• No weekend shifts required unless a holiday falls within the week, in which case hours may be made up on the weekend
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active CCC-SLP certification (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience required; new grads with Level II clinical experience accepted
• LTC or Rehab setting experience required
• Compact license accepted
• Active Missouri state license required if applicable
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders using standardized, evidence-based assessments
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical outcomes
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers regarding speech disorders
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and interdisciplinary health team members on patient progress and treatment plans
• Document all treatment and regulatory information accurately within the electronic documentation system
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings
• Attend facility and company-required trainings and in-services
• Supervise and support Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or student SLPs as needed
• Adhere to ASHA and state practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethical standards
• Maximum of 5 days of requested time off (RTO) during the assignment