Speech Language Pathologist
Brockton, MA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Brockton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 40
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Massachusetts
• Speech Language Pathologist (3 years of experience)
• Speech Language Pathologist experience within the last year
• Certificate of Clinical Competence
• Master's degree

Preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility

Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent time management and documentation skills
• Analytical decision-making
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Compassionate, resident-centered care approach

Role Highlights

• Provides speech-language pathology services to support residents’ function and independence
• Evaluates and treats communication disorders and dysphagia, including modified barium swallow
• Develops and adjusts therapeutic plans of care
• Documents evaluations, treatments, and resident/caregiver education
• Collaborates with physicians, caregivers, and the care team
• Supports coverage coordination, in-services, and program development

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform tasks involving sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; lifting above 50 pounds requires a 2-person lift
• Frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds