Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job

Overview

Overview Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, Brockton, MA. Start 08/31/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Guaranteed 40 hours per week on days in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,633 to $2,779 per week.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,633-$2,779 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Start date: 08/31/2026
• Work setting: Hospital-based acute care travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluative and therapeutic procedures in speech-language pathology addressing communication disorders and dysphagia, including modified barium swallow, under physician orders
• Evaluate residents, establish a therapeutic plan of care with functional long- and short-term goals, and monitor progress toward those goals
• Provide education to residents and caregivers; recommend and teach use of appropriate communication/swallowing assistive devices; document response to teaching
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in pertinent meetings, and provide consultation to physicians regarding therapeutic and discharge needs
• Maintain thorough and accessible documentation of all evaluative and therapeutic interactions in accordance with department procedures
• Maintain department cleanliness, enforce infection control procedures, and stay current with clinical knowledge through ongoing education and in-services

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Active Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist license
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
• Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred

Benefits and Support

• 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
• Dedicated assignment support and onboarding assistance
• Credentialing and licensing assistance throughout the assignment
• Compliance and up-to-date clinical knowledge resources provided
• Ongoing support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC during the assignment

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.