Speech Language Pathologist

INNOVATE REHAB AND WELLNESS; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (including Rx)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance (short/long-term)

Life & AD&D (employer-paid)

401(k)

PTO (vacation, sick, holidays)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

EAP

Job summary

Innovate Rehab and Wellness in Kansas City, MO seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing setting. You will develop individualized therapy plans, collaborate with OTs, PTs, physicians, and nursing staff, and educate families while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with competitive hourly pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (accredited program).
• Valid state SLP license.
• CCC-SLP from ASHA preferred.
• Prior speech therapy experience preferred (new grads welcome).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders.
• Address speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication needs.
• Help patients improve function and overall quality of life.
• Conduct evaluations for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide therapy for articulation, cognitive-communication, and swallowing.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies and techniques.
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, physicians, and nursing staff for comprehensive care.
• Document patient progress and update treatment plans accurately.
• Stay current with best practices and advances in speech-language pathology.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Patient-care

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Valid state SLP license

Tools

CCC-SLP from ASHA preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Kansas City, MO 64130
• Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Innovate Rehab and Wellness
• Status: Full-Time
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible)
• Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience

About Us

• 25+ years as a leading skilled health care provider
• Therapist- and veteran-owned
• Focused on industry-leading, patient-centered care
• One-on-one care with group/concurrent treatments under 1%
• Realistic scheduling for better work environment and outcomes

Why Join Us

• Strong emphasis on individualized therapy and clinical outcomes
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Benefits (Start Day 1 – Full-Time)

• Medical & prescription drug insurance
• Dental & vision insurance

Additional Benefits

• Short-term & long-term disability
• Employer-paid basic life & AD&D
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• PTO: vacation, sick, holiday
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount marketplace

Position Summary

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you will:

• Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders
• Address speech, language, voice, fluency, and cognitive-communication needs
• Help patients improve function and overall quality of life

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs
• Provide therapy for articulation, cognitive-communication, and swallowing
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies and techniques
• Collaborate with OTs, PTs, physicians, and nursing staff for comprehensive care
• Document patient progress and update treatment plans accurately
• Stay current with best practices and advances in speech-language pathology

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (accredited program)
• Valid state SLP license
• CCC-SLP from ASHA preferred
• Prior speech therapy experience preferred (new grads welcome)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and patient-care skills
• CPR certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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