Location: Humansville, Missouri

Start Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour days; flexible start time between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, 35 guaranteed weekly hours. No weekends unless a holiday falls within Monday-Friday; then hours may be made up on the weekend. No on-call.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders to help them reach their fullest potential
• Develop individualized plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatments as needed, and document outcomes in the electronic medical record
• Provide compassionate counseling and education to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers
• Collaborate with the rehab team and participate in patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and facility meetings
• Supervise and mentor CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists
• Maintain compliance with ASHA and state practice acts, ethics, and documentation requirements

Qualifications

• Missouri Speech-Language Pathologist license required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required
• At least one year of SLP experience; new grads with Level II clinical experience (not just Level I observation) are welcome
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
• One professional reference available at the time of submission

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge in speech-language pathology across patient populations
• Experience working in long-term care and rehabilitation settings
• Skilled in patient evaluation and evidence-based treatment planning
• Excellent clinical documentation habits and attention to detail
• Comfort using electronic documentation systems and communicating with interdisciplinary teams
• Understanding of ASHA and state regulatory standards

Benefits

• Housing stipend available to support your travel adventure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Professional liability coverage
• Referral bonus program
• Supportive clinical leadership and a collaborative rehab team

Travel Perks: Explore Humansville, Missouri

Located in the heart of Missouri, Humansville offers a peaceful small-town atmosphere with easy access to outdoor adventures. Spend your days off exploring Pomme de Terre Lake for boating and fishing, hiking the scenic trails at Bennett Spring State Park, or taking a weekend trip to nearby Springfield for the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Fantastic Caverns. Enjoy the warm community vibe and beautiful Ozarks scenery while making a real difference in patient lives!

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