Travel Speech Language Pathologist Job in St Joseph, MO | Days (5x8)

Advanced Care of St Joseph (FKA Polaris of St Joseph) St Joseph, MO
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Speech Language Pathologist in St Joseph, MO
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$2,518
Setting
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Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Speech Language Pathologist job in St Joseph, MO with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Speech Language Pathologist contract at Advanced Care of St Joseph (FKA Polaris of St Joseph). This role pays $2,518 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this travel Speech Language Pathologist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Speech Language Pathologist job in St Joseph, MO and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Advanced Care of St Joseph (FKA Polaris of St Joseph)
  • Location: St Joseph, MO 64505
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
  • Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function and establish individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver skilled therapy for communication and swallowing disorders across the assigned caseload
  • Assess and manage dysphagia, including diet-texture recommendations and participation in instrumental swallow studies when assigned
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication and safe-swallowing strategies

Travel Speech Language Pathologist Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Speech Language Pathologist experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Missouri and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Travel Speech Language Pathologist Jobs Near St Joseph, MO

Do I need my CCC-SLP for travel SLP jobs?
Almost always. Along with a license or compact privilege for the assignment state, most facilities require ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence, and several states build CCC-equivalent requirements into licensure. ASHA allows clinical fellows to complete their fellowship in many settings, but most agencies and facilities don't place fellows on travel contracts, so finishing the CF first widens your options. BLS is also typically required.
How do medical and school-based travel SLP jobs differ?
Medical SLP roles may focus on swallowing, cognitive-communication, trach or vent populations, and instrumental assessments such as MBS or FEES. School assignments center on evaluations, IEPs, educational participation, progress reporting, and school calendars. The two settings require different experience, workflows, and sometimes additional credentials.
What caseload and responsibilities should I clarify before accepting a travel SLP job?
Ask about setting, age group, caseload size, productivity or service-minute expectations, evaluation responsibilities, documentation, and whether the role includes specialty work such as MBS, FEES, AAC, or IEP management. These details can change the assignment significantly even when two postings share the same SLP title.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore St Joseph, MO

Therapy travelers considering Missouri will find a state of substantial cities, university communities, and wooded lake country. The St. Louis region includes specialized inpatient rehabilitation and programs that continue recovery in outpatient settings, adding depth to its established medical community. Outside work, the city has major museums, neighborhood dining, and a strong baseball tradition. Kansas City offers a different urban experience through jazz venues, barbecue, and an extensive arts scene. Columbia brings college events near the center of the state, while the Ozarks are known for clear rivers and lake recreation. The Katy Trail connects smaller communities through a former rail corridor. Spring flowers and autumn foliage add seasonal interest to those towns and the surrounding Missouri River countryside.

Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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