Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel SLP and use your skills where they’re needed most. You’ll 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
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational program.
- Completed Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) and current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required.
- Active Missouri state license required to start the assignment. Compact licensure accepted where applicable.
- Minimum 1 year of SLP clinical experience required. LTC or SNF experience required.
- Experience evaluating and treating communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using standardized assessments and evidence-based interventions.
- Ability to accurately document treatment minutes and maintain clinical records in an electronic documentation system per regulatory requirements.
- Ability to supervise and support Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) clinicians or SLP students.
- Adherence to ASHA and state practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.
- BLS certification may be required from AHA or ARC.
- Preferred: Three years of experience holding active CCCs. Preferred: prior experience in long-term care rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility workflows.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Shift Name: Days.
- Shift Days: Monday through Friday.
- Shift Pattern: 5x8 hour days. Start time should be before 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM; times are flexible when consistent and communicated with Director of Rehabilitation.
- Weekend Requirement: No regular weekend work unless a holiday falls within Monday–Friday; then make-up hours may be scheduled on the weekend.
- Assignment Duration: 13 week travel assignment.
- Client requires documentation of references; one reference accepted at time of submission.
Location Highlights
Buffalo, MO sits in a rural, small-town setting with access to outdoor recreation and local cultural sites. The town is within a short drive of the Harry S. Truman Reservoir and Lake of the Ozarks, offering boating and fishing opportunities within 30–60 minutes. Buffalo is near Mark Twain National Forest regions, providing hiking, camping, and scenic drives typically under an hour. The area supports a quiet, rural lifestyle with local events in the town square, community parks, and small museums within city limits. Major regional transit routes provide access to nearby cities such as Springfield, MO, approximately 60 miles away, for urban amenities and airport service. These features suit clinicians seeking an outdoors-oriented, relaxed placement with manageable drives to larger urban centers.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to impacting others. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and license reimbursement where applicable.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling SLP and gain professional stability while working in diverse clinical settings. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will contact you to review details and next steps. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.
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.
