Overview
Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, Pittsfield, MA, United States
Start date: 07/27/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,559 – $2,653 per week
Guaranteed hours: 40 hours
Shift: 40 hours, days
Setting: Home healthcare – hospice
Employment type: Travel temporary assignment
This travel assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC and offers a direct pathway to direct patient care in a home health/hospice environment, focusing on speech therapy services for clients served by the agency.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,559 – $2,653 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 40 hours, daytime hours
- Start date: 07/27/2026
- Setting: Home healthcare / hospice
- Travel assignment with dedicated recruitment and ongoing support
Responsibilities
- Provide speech-language pathology services to clients in the home health/hospice setting, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Deliver direct patient care, implement treatment plans, and monitor progress toward goals.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and update the patient’s comprehensive plan of care.
- Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and communication with families and caregivers; ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, devices, and supports; facilitate equipment and device use when appropriate.
- Maintain safe practice standards, infection control, and equipment safety; participate in quality improvement activities as needed.
Requirements
- License: Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist license (active, required)
- Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required; clinical fellows accepted
- Education: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Experience: At least 2 years of SLP experience in home care/home health (required); acute care experience preferred
- Credentials: Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle required
- Certifications: BLS from American Heart Association required
- Skills: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong communication and collaboration skills; familiarity with rehabilitation equipment and language/communication aids
- Other: Must be able to work in a home-based setting; travel-ready and capable of navigating multiple patient homes
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Travel coordination and planning support
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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.
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.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.
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