Location: Oregon, Missouri

Start Date: 08-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, 35 guaranteed hours per week; start times flexible between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. No weekends required unless a holiday falls during the week.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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, or swallowing disorders while developing individualized plans of care.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions and ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and maintain accurate, timely electronic documentation.
• Provide compassionate counseling and education to patients, families, caregivers, and other care providers.
• Collaborate with the care team through patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and regular communication about progress and barriers.
• Deliver comprehensive discharge summaries and ensure all services are documented per regulatory requirements.
• Support the next generation of SLPs by supervising and mentoring CFY and student Speech-Language Pathologists.

Qualifications

• Active Missouri SLP license, or ability to obtain prior to start
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience required; new grads with Level II clinical experience are welcome to apply
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
• Strong preference for candidates with 3+ years of active CCS experience
• Reference required at time of submission

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in patient evaluation, standardized assessments, and evidence-based treatment planning
• Strong electronic documentation skills and familiarity with discharge planning
• Ability to counsel patients and families, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of long-term care and rehabilitation settings
• Supervision skills for CFY and student SLPs
• Understanding of ASHA and Missouri state practice requirements

Benefits

• Guaranteed weekly hours for financial peace of mind
• Housing stipend to help with your travel living expenses
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Oregon, Missouri

Enjoy a small-town retreat in Oregon, Missouri! Spend your days off at Big Lake State Park, explore the scenic Missouri River, or take a short drive to historic St. Joseph for museums, dining, and shopping. Kansas City's attractions are also within easy reach for weekend adventures.

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