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Speech & Language Pathologist - Long-term Acute Care - (SLP)
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$82,290 / year median in Missouri
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description & Requirements Speech & Language Pathologist
•Long-term Acute Care
•(SLP)
StartDate:
10/5/2026
Available Shifts:
8
D Pay Rate:
$2197.00
•$2263.00 Travel SLP
•Long Term Care jobs in Buffalo, MO with AMN Healthcare let you evaluate and treat speech, cognitive, and swallowing disorders for residents in a long-term care setting. You will develop individualized care plans, perform dysphagia and communication therapy, monitor progress, and adjust treatment as needed. Required qualifications include a master's degree in speech-language pathology and an active Missouri SLP license. Experience in long-term care and strong communication skills are recommended. Buffalo, MO offers a friendly small-town atmosphere, access to outdoor recreation in Dallas County, and convenient travel to nearby Springfield for dining and entertainment. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, exclusive discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 career management. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare upholds higher ethical standards in business practices. Apply now to join this Travel SLP
•Long Term Care assignment in Buffalo, MO.
Required Qualifications Speech/Language Pathologist, Long Term Acute Care Licenses:
SLP-MO Certifications:
BLS(Copy Needed)
SSN Required DOB Required References:
1 Reference in entire work history Job Benefits Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. speech language pathologist, speech language pathology, speech therapist, SLP, speech and language therapy, speech therapy, allied, allied health, long term acute care speech language pathologist, long term acute speech therapist, long term speech patholo
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance