Speech Pathologist

Weekend Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist

Holyoke Medical Center, an acute care community hospital in Western Massachusetts, offers a dynamic approach to healthcare in a modern, progressive environment. Our Speech Audiology Department has long enjoyed an exceptional reputation for patient-centered, quality care. Choose HMC and discover what a meaningful job feels like. We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to provide independent weekend coverage in our acute care hospital setting.

Schedule: 6-hour shift on Saturday and/or Sunday Setting: Acute care only no outpatient responsibilities.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Conduct bedside swallow and communication evaluations for medically complex patients
• Provide treatment and management recommendations
• Prioritize acute consults appropriately
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide thorough, organized clinical handoffs to weekday SLP staff to ensure continuity of care

This position may be structured as either a weekend-only employee role or per diem opportunity. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, three-week vacation accrual to start, low-cost medical and dental insurance, free disability and life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

The Speech Audiology Department at Holyoke Medical Center provides a supportive and professionally challenging environment. Come join us!

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years acute care experience preferred
• Strong competency in dysphagia management
• Experience working with medically complex patients
• Ability to function independently
• Demonstrated ability to deliver clear, concise clinical handoffs
• Current state license and CCC-SLP required
• Bilingual English/Spanish professionals are encouraged to apply.

Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.