Travel
Speech Language Pathologist
Worcester, MA
Speech-Language Pathologist
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join its rehabilitation team. You'll screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a long-term care or rehabilitation setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care using standardized assessments and evidence-based practices
- Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly
- Document all clinical information in the electronic health record per regulatory requirements
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Participate in patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings
- Deliver comprehensive discharge summaries and maintain accurate patient records
- Supervise and mentor CFY or student Speech-Language Pathologists as needed
- Adhere to ASHA and Massachusetts practice standards and ethical guidelines
Schedule & Contract Details
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday (8-hour days)
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Float: May float to other units as needed
- On-call: None
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of SLP experience (new graduates with Level II clinical experience welcome)
- Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings
- Current Massachusetts State License
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- One professional reference required at submission