Speech Language Pathologist
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Acute Care / Hospital
Kansas City Missouri
Research Medical Center
Contract Duration: Feb 16 2026 May 18 2026 (13 Weeks)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1908.80
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join a hospital-based therapy team in Kansas City MO.
The SLP will evaluate and treat patients with speech language cognitive and swallowing disorders in an acute care setting.
Facility & Work Setting
- Setting: Hospital / Acute Care
- Schedule: MondayFriday
- Shift: 8-hour days
- Work Environment: Collaborative multidisciplinary team
Key Responsibilities
Evaluation & Assessment
- Assess patients for:
- Speech and language disorders
- Cognitive-communication deficits
- Swallowing/dysphagia issues
Treatment & Therapy
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans
- Provide:
- Speech and language therapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Dysphagia management
Patient Care & Monitoring
- Monitor progress and adjust care plans
- Set functional and measurable goals
Collaboration
- Work with:
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Rehab team members
- Educate patients and families
Documentation
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Ensure compliance with facility and regulatory standards
Schedule & Work Details
- Monday to Friday (no weekends mentioned)
- Consistent 8-hour shifts
- Balanced inpatient workflow
Requirements
Must Have
Active Missouri SLP License
BLS Certification
Experience in speech therapy (hospital or rehab preferred)
Preferred
Acute care experience
Dysphagia / swallowing experience
Travel experience
Key Skills
- Speech & language evaluation
- Dysphagia management
- Patient communication
- Clinical documentation
Why This Assignment
Stable weekday schedule
Acute care experience
Good entry-level travel SLP role
Balanced workload
Ideal Candidate Profile
- SLP with hospital or rehab experience
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Team-oriented clinician
SCREENING CHECK SLP
Must Have
- MO License
- BLS
- SLP experience
Preferred
- Acute care experience
- Dysphagia experience
