Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Trinity Healthcare Talent Services, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 77,296 - 96,403; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a 13-week assignment in Kansas City, Missouri. The ideal candidate will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in an acute care hospital setting. Required qualifications include an active Missouri SLP License and BLS Certification. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule with 8-hour shifts in a collaborative environment. Experience in a hospital or rehab setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri SLP License is mandatory.
• BLS Certification required.
• Prior experience in hospital or rehabilitation speech therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat speech and language disorders in patients.
• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and educate patients.

Skills

Speech & language evaluation

Dysphagia management

Patient communication

Clinical documentation

Education

Active Missouri SLP License

BLS Certification

Experience in speech therapy (hospital or rehab preferred)

Job description

Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Acute Care / Hospital

Kansas City, Missouri
Research Medical Center
Contract Duration: Feb 16, 2026 – May 18, 2026 (13 Weeks)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,908.80
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a hospital-based therapy team in Kansas City, MO.

The SLP will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.

Facility & Work Setting

• Setting: Hospital / Acute Care
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Shift: 8-hour days
• Work Environment: Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Key Responsibilities

Evaluation & Assessment

• Assess patients for:
  • Speech and language disorders
  • Cognitive-communication deficits
  • Swallowing/dysphagia issues

Treatment & Therapy

• Develop and implement individualized therapy plans
• Provide:
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Cognitive therapy
  • Dysphagia management

Patient Care & Monitoring

• Monitor progress and adjust care plans
• Set functional and measurable goals

Collaboration

• Work with:
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Rehab team members
• Educate patients and families

Documentation

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with facility and regulatory standards

Schedule & Work Details

• Monday to Friday (no weekends mentioned)
• Consistent 8-hour shifts
• Balanced inpatient workflow

Requirements

Must Have

Active Missouri SLP License
BLS Certification
Experience in speech therapy (hospital or rehab preferred)

Preferred

Acute care experience
Dysphagia / swallowing experience
Travel experience

Key Skills

• Speech & language evaluation
• Dysphagia management
• Patient communication
• Clinical documentation

Why This Assignment?

Stable weekday schedule
Acute care experience
Good entry-level travel SLP role
Balanced workload

Ideal Candidate Profile

• SLP with hospital or rehab experience
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Team-oriented clinician

SCREENING CHECK – SLP

Must Have

• MO License
• BLS
• SLP experience

Preferred

• Acute care experience
• Dysphagia experience