Location: Kansas City, Missouri

Start Date: 08-24-2026

End Date: 11-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing evaluations to identify patient needs
• Develop personalized treatment and discharge plans that empower patients to reach their communication goals
• Provide skilled therapy sessions to improve speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function
• Document patient progress accurately and in compliance with regulations and facility standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and families to ensure holistic, patient-centered care
• Uphold infection control and safety protocols to protect patients, staff, and yourself

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program (MS/MA required)
• Current state SLP license (Missouri license or eligibility to obtain)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) eligibility
• Strong communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Passion for helping patients improve their quality of life

Education

• Master's Degree (MS/MA) in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient evaluation and evidence-based treatment planning
• Speech, language, and swallowing therapy techniques
• Accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination
• Infection control and safety protocols
• Excellent clinical problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Housing stipend to help with your travel lodging
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and supplemental insurance options
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement to get you to your assignment
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City is a vibrant Midwest hub with something for everyone! Sample world-famous barbecue, catch a Royals or Chiefs game, explore the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and wander through the historic Country Club Plaza. Love the outdoors? Visit Loose Park for walking trails or take a weekend trip to the Ozarks for hiking and lakeside relaxation. From live jazz to boutique shopping, your time off here will be anything but boring!

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