Therapy - SLP

Cynet Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a 13-week contract in a long-term care setting in Missouri. The role requires Missouri state licensure and CCC certification, with at least one year of SLP experience (new grads considered with Level II).

Responsibilities include screening, evaluating, planning care, and coordinating with the health team to support patient communication, cognition, and swallowing goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and support CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists.
• Adherence to ASHA and state required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
• Develop plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record per requirements.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all information in the electronic documentation system.
• Maintain patient records per company policy and record treatment minutes.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings.
• Obtain necessary DME or supplies per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supervise CFY/Student SLP

ASHA Code of Conduct

Job description

Therapy - SLP

Profession: Speech and Language Pathologist

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours M-F, flexible times communicated with DOR

Experience: 1 year of SLP experience (new graduates accepted with Level II experience)

License: Missouri State License required

Certifications: CCC certified SLP required

Must-Have:

• LTC or rehab experience preferred
• Ability to supervise and support CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists
• Adherence to ASHA and state required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics

Description:Effectively screens, evaluates, and rehabilitates patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.Develops appropriate plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness.Modifies services in relation to patient evaluations and makes referrals based on outcomes.Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding speech disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisors and other health team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides comprehensive discharge summaries of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Documents all required information in the electronic documentation system.Maintains patient records according to company policy.Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.Participates in required meetings, including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.Participates in facility and company-required training, in-services, and conferences.Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.