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: $1,908.80
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: Monday–Friday
• 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