Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in a long-term care setting based in North Adams, Massachusetts. This travel assignment starts December 1, 2026, runs for 13 weeks, and guarantees 40 hours per week. The position follows a 5x8 day shift with hours from 08:00 to 16:30. Housing a long-term care environment, the role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs. Healthforce Healthcare LLC is the hiring organization for this opening. Key Highlights Weekly pay: 2,476 to 2,609 per week Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30 Start date: December 1, 2026 Setting: Long-term care / skilled nursing environment Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive assessments of adult residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with the care team. Provide evidence-based therapy addressing communication, feeding/swallowing safety, and cognitive-communication needs. Monitor progress, document evaluation results and treatment notes, and adjust plans as needed. Communicate progress and recommendations to residents, families, and multidisciplinary team members. Educate staff and caregivers on strategies to support communication and swallowing goals in daily care. Requirements Current licensure to practice Speech-Language Pathology (state licensure to be confirmed for the assignment). Preference for ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or eligibility. Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. Experience in acute care or skilled nursing settings is preferred. Ability to work a 40-hour week in a 5x8 day shift and to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Eligibility to work in the United States and the ability to provide required credentialing documentation. Benefits and Support Guaranteed hours and a clearly defined 13-week assignment Assignment-specific support from a dedicated recruiter and local assignment team Ongoing access to assignment-related coordination and resources to facilitate a smooth placement Comprehensive onboarding and credentialing assistance as part of the hiring process Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthforce