Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care, travel assignment in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Start date 10/12/2026 for 13 contract weeks. Weekly pay range $2,541–$2,709 per week with guaranteed hours of 36. Shift is 5x8 days, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (08:00:00–16:30:00). Practice setting: skilled nursing facility. This is a temporary travel assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,541–$2,709 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5 days per week, days, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Setting: skilled nursing facility; acute care focus within a SNF environment

Responsibilities
- Assess and treat adults with communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders within the SNF setting
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans; document patient progress in medical records
- Conduct bedside swallow screens and evaluate dysphagia as appropriate; coordinate referrals for diet modification or further testing
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and functional goals
- Provide patient and family education on communication strategies, swallowing safety, and prognosis
- Ensure timely, accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory and facility policies

Requirements
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Active license to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the United States or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts
- Certification such as CCC-SLP preferred or eligibility to obtain
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Strong documentation skills and the ability to manage a patient caseload for a 36-hour minimum per week schedule
- Willingness to travel for a 13-week assignment and maintain professional standards in a fast-paced environment

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel period
- Access to travel credentialing assistance and onboarding coordination
- Ongoing recruiter support and guidance during the assignment
- Details on housing options and extension opportunities provided during the interview process

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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.