Travel Speech Language Pathologist
Pittsfield, MA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – 13-week home health travel contract in Pittsfield, MA. CCC-SLP required, active Massachusetts license, 40 hrs/week guaranteed. Join our home health team serving the Berkshires.

About the Role

Provide compassionate, skilled home health speech therapy in beautiful Pittsfield, Massachusetts (Berkshires). This travel SLP opportunity is ideal for clinicians experienced in dysphagia management, AAC, and home health interventions who want a short-term travel assignment with reliable hours and competitive weekly pay.

Job Details

• Location: Pittsfield, MA 01201 (Berkshires) — Massachusetts home health SLP job
• Setting: Home Health (community-based, on-site home visits)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (travel contract)
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 29, 2026
• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (8-hour days)
• Hours: 40 hours/week guaranteed
• On-Call: None
• Weekend/Holiday: Every 4–6 weekends; holiday coverage as needed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,260 – $2,430
• Employment Type: Travel SLP / Contract

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of home health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) experience (required)
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required; Clinical Fellow (CF) candidates accepted
• Active Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist license (required)
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification (required)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for home visits (required)
• Ability to work independently in the community with minimal supervision (home health independence)
• Familiarity with rehabilitation equipment, AAC devices, communication aids, and mobility equipment
• Acute care experience preferred (beneficial for complex dysphagia cases)
• Work history, up-to-date skills checklist (within 1 year), and one supervisory reference (within past 2 years) required for profile submission
• Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility (travel assignment requirement)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech-language pathology services in patients' homes, including evaluation, individualized treatment, reassessment, and discharge planning
• Perform comprehensive dysphagia assessment and management, including swallowing safety evaluations and implementation of compensatory and rehabilitative strategies
• Train patients and caregivers on communication strategies, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools, home exercise programs, and safe swallowing techniques
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary home health team members (nurses, PT/OT, social workers) to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
• Document evaluations, progress notes, care coordination, and outcomes in the agency EMR in a timely and accurate manner
• Utilize rehabilitation and assistive communication equipment to support patient goals and functional outcomes
• Participate in agency meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives to support best-practice home health services

Why Work in Pittsfield, MA (Berkshires)?

Pittsfield offers a unique blend of cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. Enjoy easy access to hiking, skiing, local arts events, and a high quality of life while providing meaningful home health speech therapy to diverse patient populations.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay for travel SLPs
• Guaranteed 40 hours/week
• Short-term 13-week travel contract—ideal for travel SLP opportunities in Massachusetts
• Hands-on home health experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and professional growth opportunities

Apply now to advance your career as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in this rewarding home health travel contract in Pittsfield, MA. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the Berkshires community!

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