Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview
Speech Language Pathologist, Acute Care — Boston, MA, United States. Start date December 14, 2026; 26-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,173–$2,330 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 8 hours per day, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Setting: acute care pediatric services within a hospital-like environment. This travel temporary assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,173–$2,330 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour days, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Start date: December 14, 2026
- Setting: Acute care pediatric services in a hospital-adjacent environment

Responsibilities
- Provide pediatric SLP services across inpatient and outpatient settings, focusing on feeding and swallowing evaluations and therapy plans.
- Conduct pediatric feeding and swallowing assessments; develop goals and monitor progress; consider MBS when indicated.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; participate in daily rounds and scheduled team meetings.
- Manage care for diverse pediatric patients, including those with tracheostomies and ventilator support when within scope; support transitions between inpatient and outpatient care.
- Document care and outcomes accurately using EPIC; adhere to department standards for patient care and documentation.
- Complete department onboarding, training, and competency sign-off during the initial weeks.

Requirements
- Active Massachusetts State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP)
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum 3 years of pediatric feeding and swallowing experience
- Ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care settings within an acute care environment
- EPIC documentation experience or familiarity (preferred)

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- 26-week assignment with potential extension
- Local rate option for candidates residing within 50 miles of the site; local rate is $10 less per week than the posted rate
- Onboarding includes department-specific training and competency sign-off to ensure adherence to patient care standards

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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.

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