Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where theyre needed most. Youll help patients improve communication and swallowing disorders while exploring a new part of the country. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
• Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Active Missouri State License required to start the assignment. Compact license accepted if applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of SLP experience required.
• Experience in a leadership role within a skilled nursing facility or long-term care rehabilitation setting is required.
• Knowledge of PDPM (Patient-Driven Payment Model) is required.
• New graduates are not accepted for this position.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Preferred: Experience assessing high-acuity patients and working in interdisciplinary team leadership. Preferred: prior Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) responsibilities or assisting DOR duties.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Pattern: Monday through Friday, five 8-hour shifts per week.
• Shift Times: Start time should be before 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM; times are flexible when consistent and communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends.
• Role Focus: Assessing therapist with a lighter caseload and some Director of Rehabilitation responsibilities including attending morning and facility meetings and assisting with scheduling.

Location Highlights

Potosi, MO offers easy access to regional outdoor recreation and historic sites. Potosi is within roughly 30 minutes of Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center and about 45 minutes to Mark Twain National Forest, providing hiking, birding, and river access for outdoor lifestyles. The town is near the Meramec River corridor and approximately 1 hour from St. Louis metropolitan amenities, offering a balance of quiet small-town living and occasional urban cultural attractions. Local features include historic downtown architecture and proximity to outdoor adventure options such as fishing, canoeing, and trail networks, suitable for clinicians seeking a suburban to rural lifestyle with outdoor recreation within short drives.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling SLP and get flexibility, stability, and growth. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore new locations while maintaining job security. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contract options using our career resources.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.