Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Travel SLP Opportunity with Jackson Therapy Partners

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where they're needed most. You'll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country. Apply today and 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).
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA. (Required by client.)
• Active Missouri state license or Compact privilege to practice in MO. (MO State License required by client.)
• Minimum 1 year of SLP clinical experience. New graduates may be considered if they have Level II experience rather than only Level I observation. (Client requirement.)
• Experience in long term care (LTC) or rehabilitation settings. (Client requirement.)
• Ability to screen, evaluate, and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using standardized assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Experience documenting regulatory- and clinically-required information in electronic medical records and accurately recording treatment minutes.
• Ability to provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members and to participate in required meetings including patient care conferences and utilization reviews.
• Able to supervise and support CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Three years of active Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCS) is preferred but not required.
• One professional reference required at time of submission. (Client requirement.)

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift Pattern: Monday through Friday, five 8-hour days. Start times are flexible but must be consistent and communicated with Director of Rehab. Therapist start time must be before 6:00 AM or no later than 10:00 AM.
• Weekend Requirement: No routine weekends. If a holiday falls within MondayFriday, hours may be made up on a weekend.
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks.
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facility locations as needed.

Location Highlights

Explore Mound City, MO and nearby outdoor and cultural attractions. Mound City is within driving distance of the Missouri River and located near several state parks such as Big Lake State Park (approximately 2030 minutes drive) and Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge (about 1015 minutes), offering bird watching and wetlands recreation. The area provides a quiet, rural lifestyle with easy access to regional hubs; St. Joseph, MO is roughly a 45-minute drive and offers historic districts, museums, and dining options. Commuting in the region typically involves short drives between towns and access to US highways for regional travel, making it suitable for clinicians who prefer a suburban to rural lifestyle with outdoor recreation opportunities and local community events.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. The benefits package begins on day one and supports travel clinicians throughout the assignment.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a Traveling SLP to deliver evidence-based care in long term care settings while maintaining professional growth and stability. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by an AI-enhanced career platform for therapy professionals.

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.