Travel Speech Language Pathologist - $1,583 per week

TotalMed; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for an immediate opening in Kansas City, Missouri. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 months of experience, though new graduates are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating speech and swallowing disorders, creating individualized treatment plans, and educating patients and families. The position offers a 36-hour work week with a pay package based on the number of shifts worked, and the SLP must hold valid BLS and ASHA-SLP certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; new graduates encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create treatment and therapy plans.
• Educate patients and family members about speech disorders.

Skills

Speech diagnosis

Patient education

Treatment planning

Education

BLS certification

ASHA-SLP National Certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Kansas City, Missouri.

We are looking for a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) for an immediate travel opening in Kansas City, MO. The right SLP should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

As an SLP, you will be responsible for assisting patients with speech, voice, or swallowing impairments and evaluating and developing a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of a diverse population of patients.
• Perform screenings to detect voice or speech disorders.
• Educate patients and family members about speech disorders and causes, including disabilities and traumatic events.
• Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, teachers, or medical professionals.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and ASHA‑SLP National Certification with state‑specific licensing.

Speech‑Language Pathologists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty. SLPs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

• ASHA
• BLS
• 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay package is based on 9‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Job ID: #1379380