Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job
Pittsfield, MA
Contracted
Mid Level
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
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current travel opportunities and apply.
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.
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
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current travel opportunities and apply.
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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