Description

American Traveler seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist for a Long Term Care facility, requiring CCC certification, MO licensure, and prior LTC/SNF experience.

Details

• Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility setting within the Speech Language Pathology unit
• Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts with flexible but consistent start times between 6AM and 10AM
• No weekend work required unless a holiday falls within the workweek, in which case hours may be made up on the weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Group therapy sessions permitted to support productivity
• Dedicated device provided for documentation
• Caseload may include 10-14 patients per day depending on evaluation volume

Requirements

• Active CCC-SLP certification required
• MO state license required (license required if applicable)
• Compact license accepted
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience required; new grads accepted if Level II clinical experience was completed
• LTC or SNF setting experience required
• 3 years of experience holding active CCC preferred
• At least one professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders
• Develop individualized plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice interventions
• Assess and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers
• Communicate regularly with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory requirements
• Accurately document treatment minutes and maintain patient records in the electronic documentation system
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences and utilization reviews
• Attend facility and company training sessions as required
• Supervise and support CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists as needed
• Maintain adherence to ASHA and state practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics
• Up to 5 days of requested RTO may be accommodated