Speech Language Pathologist; SLP

Join The Columbus Organization as a Speech Language Pathologist in Independence, MO for the 2026–2027 school year. Help students reach their full potential while working alongside a supportive team that values your expertise and commitment to student success.

Compensation: $75,000/annually

Screen, evaluate, diagnose, and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Provide training and education to family/caregivers and other professionals. Work collaboratively with colleagues from many other disciplines to establish cohesive treatment plans, set measurable and attainable goals, and facilitate student/patient progress.

• Complete comprehensive patient/student screenings and evaluations as ordered under the direction of a physician in healthcare facilities or guidance of an Individualized Education Plan in education-based settings.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan of care or IEP to meet patient’s/student’s and family’s goals.
• Restore and or maintain a patient’s/student’s highest level of function and quality of life through the utilization of selected speech therapy procedures including assessment, treatment, and behavior management principles and procedures for both pediatric and adult communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive medical, rehab and/or related services.
• Consult with interdisciplinary team members concerning goals and treatments and monitor for any contradictions to treatment.
• Complete comprehensive documentation of all services as required by the contract facilities policies and procedures.
• Document and complete all billing requirements for such services as required by each payor source and/or the contract facility’s policy and procedures.
• Participate with appropriate discharge planning including family meetings, home evaluation and/or family/patient education and training per facility’s policy.
• Provide direction and supervision of speech therapy assistants, clinical fellows, and interns as needed in the provision of speech therapy services under the rules and regulations of the appropriate State Practice Acts and any other State or Federal guidelines, in addition to Quantum’s policies and procedures.

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• MO SLP License
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Cigna Medical, Dental, and Prescription Coverage
• Vision Care
• Reimbursement for Licensure/Certification
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Life Insurance with Buy-Up Option
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Advocacy Program
• Professional Liability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Work aligned with the school calendar – enjoy paid summers and holidays off
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to make a real impact in student lives