Permanent Speech-Language Therapist

Job Description

Job DescriptionSpeech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Urgent Hire

Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Compensation: $44–$55/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week
Schedule Flexibility: Weekdays and weekends; flexible scheduling available
Employment Type: Permanent

New graduates are welcome to apply! Compensation for new graduates will be aligned with their skills, qualifications, and level of experience.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This is a critical-need full-time position at a skilled nursing facility (SNF), offering an excellent opportunity for an SLP who wants to make a meaningful impact while becoming part of a collaborative care team.

The position offers 40 hours per week with flexibility around scheduling, including the ability to incorporate weekend hours when appropriate. We are willing to work with the right candidate to create a schedule that supports both patient-care needs and the clinician's availability.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive compensation of $44–$55/hour

• Full-time, permanent opportunity

• 40 hours per week

• Flexible scheduling

• Weekday and weekend scheduling options

• Critical-need position with an opportunity to make an immediate impact

• Collaborative interdisciplinary environment

• Meaningful opportunity to build relationships with residents and families

• Patient-centered approach to rehabilitation

• Supportive environment for professional growth

• New graduates are welcome

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on resident needs and functional goals

• Provide skilled speech-language therapy using evidence-based practices

• Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate

• Evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Collaborate with nursing, rehabilitation, dietary, and other interdisciplinary team members

• Participate in care planning and communicate patient progress effectively

• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding treatment strategies and recommendations

• Promote safety, independence, communication, and quality of life

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

• Current Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility for licensure

• ASHA certification or eligibility preferred

• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Flexibility with scheduling based on facility and patient-care needs

• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Schedule Flexibility

The standard commitment is 40 hours per week, but we understand that flexibility can make a great position even better. The center is open to discussing weekday and weekend scheduling options with the right candidate.

Apply Today

If you're an SLP looking for a full-time permanent opportunity where your clinical expertise is genuinely needed and valued, this is a chance to step into a critical role and make a meaningful difference.

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Compensation: $44–$55/hour
Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Flexible weekdays/weekends
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Need: Critical