Location: Buffalo, MO

Start Date: 04-05-2026

End Date: 07-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shift (start between 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM; times flexible but must be consistent and communicated with DOR)

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 rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders using evidence-based interventions
• Develop and maintain individualized plans of care that meet regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments to inform treatment planning and measure outcomes
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatments accordingly, and document changes in the electronic record
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries and maintain accurate patient records per company policy
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families and caregivers to support functional goals
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members about progress, barriers and plans
• Accurately record treatment minutes and ensure documentation meets regulatory requirements
• Obtain necessary DME or supplies and coordinate referrals when indicated
• Supervise and support CFY and student SLPs, fostering a learning environment

Qualifications

• Active ASHA CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) — required
• Missouri state licensure for Speech-Language Pathology — required (Compact allowed)
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience; new graduates accepted with Level II experience (not Level I observation only)
• LTC/SNF experience — required
• Ability to supervise CFY and student SLPs
• Comfortable with electronic documentation systems/EHR and productivity expectations
• Strong interpersonal skills for interdisciplinary communication and family counseling
• Preferred: CCS with 3 years of experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with standardized assessments and evidence-based practice
• Skilled in rehabilitation and treatment planning for communication and swallowing disorders
• Experience documenting treatment minutes, discharge summaries, and regulatory documentation
• Ability to assess progress and modify treatment plans appropriately
• DME procurement knowledge and experience
• Experience delivering group therapy and managing caseload productivity
• Strong counseling and caregiver education skills
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and participation in care conferences

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and be your best for patients
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional maintenance
• Professional development and in-service training opportunities
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical expertise
• Dedicated device for documentation to streamline your workflow
• Work/life balance with predictable M-F schedules and flexible start times

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