Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist delivering home health services in Pittsfield, MA. Provide direct patient care addressing communication and swallowing disorders, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to comprehensive plans of care. This opportunity supports clinicians who can work independently and travel to patient homes within the service area. Applicants should be prepared to participate in a non-billable orientation and holiday coverage as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master‘s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required. Clinical Fellowship candidates accepted with documentation.
• Minimum 2 years of home health SLP experience required.
• Active Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist license required prior to start.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required. Traveler must have own vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with rehabilitation equipment including communication aids, devices, and wheelchairs.
• Required documentation: transcripts/degrees, CCC or CF documentation, BLS, license, work history, and supervisory reference within past 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute care experience preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800–1630.
• Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week; 40-hour guarantee.
• Weekend requirement: Every 4–6 weekends. Holiday coverage as required.
• Must be able to travel to patient homes within the service area and float as needed.
• Non-billable orientation: 8 hours.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and service. Benefits are available starting day one and support your travel assignment.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Referral bonuses.
• Housing assistance options and travel/license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled home health speech-language pathology services to adult and/or pediatric patients. Participate in interdisciplinary planning, document progress, and deliver interventions for communication and dysphagia. Contribute to positive patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

Location Highlights

Pittsfield, MA offers a mix of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within a short drive. The city is near Mount Greylock State Reservation, about 20 minutes from downtown, offering hiking trails and scenic overlooks. The nearby Berkshire Museum and Colonial Theatre provide cultural venues and arts programming within the city center. Travel times to larger regional hubs include approximately 2 hours to Albany, NY, and roughly 2.5 hours to Boston, MA, supporting access to regional airports and urban amenities.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. An inclusive workplace is maintained.