Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job
North Adams, MA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care in a long-term care setting based in North Adams, Massachusetts. This travel assignment starts December 1, 2026, runs for 13 weeks, and guarantees 40 hours per week. The position follows a 5x8 day shift with hours from 08:00 to 16:30. Housing a long-term care environment, the role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs. Healthforce Healthcare LLC is the hiring organization for this opening.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,476 to 2,609 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: December 1, 2026
- Setting: Long-term care / skilled nursing environment
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of adult residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with the care team.
- Provide evidence-based therapy addressing communication, feeding/swallowing safety, and cognitive-communication needs.
- Monitor progress, document evaluation results and treatment notes, and adjust plans as needed.
- Communicate progress and recommendations to residents, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Educate staff and caregivers on strategies to support communication and swallowing goals in daily care.
Requirements
- Current licensure to practice Speech-Language Pathology (state licensure to be confirmed for the assignment).
- Preference for ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or eligibility.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Experience in acute care or skilled nursing settings is preferred.
- Ability to work a 40-hour week in a 5x8 day shift and to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Eligibility to work in the United States and the ability to provide required credentialing documentation.
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and a clearly defined 13-week assignment
- Assignment-specific support from a dedicated recruiter and local assignment team
- Ongoing access to assignment-related coordination and resources to facilitate a smooth placement
- Comprehensive onboarding and credentialing assistance as part of the hiring process
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available with Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel roles and locations that match your experience and preferences.
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 in a long-term care setting based in North Adams, Massachusetts. This travel assignment starts December 1, 2026, runs for 13 weeks, and guarantees 40 hours per week. The position follows a 5x8 day shift with hours from 08:00 to 16:30. Housing a long-term care environment, the role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs. Healthforce Healthcare LLC is the hiring organization for this opening.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,476 to 2,609 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: December 1, 2026
- Setting: Long-term care / skilled nursing environment
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of adult residents with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with the care team.
- Provide evidence-based therapy addressing communication, feeding/swallowing safety, and cognitive-communication needs.
- Monitor progress, document evaluation results and treatment notes, and adjust plans as needed.
- Communicate progress and recommendations to residents, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Educate staff and caregivers on strategies to support communication and swallowing goals in daily care.
Requirements
- Current licensure to practice Speech-Language Pathology (state licensure to be confirmed for the assignment).
- Preference for ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) or eligibility.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Experience in acute care or skilled nursing settings is preferred.
- Ability to work a 40-hour week in a 5x8 day shift and to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Eligibility to work in the United States and the ability to provide required credentialing documentation.
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and a clearly defined 13-week assignment
- Assignment-specific support from a dedicated recruiter and local assignment team
- Ongoing access to assignment-related coordination and resources to facilitate a smooth placement
- Comprehensive onboarding and credentialing assistance as part of the hiring process
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available with Healthforce Healthcare LLC, visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel roles and locations that match your experience and preferences.
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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