Travel Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Speech Language Pathologist for a travel job in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 05/25/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 25, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler seeks an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with CCC-SLP and MBSImP certifications for an inpatient rehab contract at a community hospital in Holyoke, MA.
Details
- Inpatient rehab unit within a 180-bed community hospital, approximately 90 minutes from Boston, MA
- Treats adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including stroke and infectious respiratory disease
- Specializes in dysphagia management including bedside swallow evaluations, International Dysphagia Diet (IDDSI) implementation, modifying diet orders, and thickening agents
- Average daily census of 15 patients with a 1:15 patient ratio
- Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Every other weekend coverage required, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- On-call responsibilities required
- Documents using Meditech Expanse; Meditech experience is preferred
- Unit also utilizes Pyxis medication system and TigerText communication platform
- Supported by interpretation services, respiratory services, and a unit secretary
Requirements
- Active ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) certification required
- Current BLS certification required
- MA state SLP license required if applicable
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed SLP
- Experience in acute care and adult outpatient settings required
- Community hospital experience required
- Prior charge experience required
- Experience with dysphagia assessment and management required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years
- Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained
Additional Information
- Conduct bedside swallow evaluations and implement dysphagia diet modifications for adult and geriatric patients
- Responsible for full documentation cycle including evaluations, plan of care, concurrent therapy documentation, reassessments, and discharge summaries
- Point-of-service and assessment documentation completed using Meditech Expanse
- Knowledge of signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse required for patient safety compliance
- Works collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
- All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- 26-week contract assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-705269. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Speech Language Pathologist
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.