Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Lawrence, MA
Cross Country Allied
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in inpatient care is sought in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This position involves partnering with residents and healthcare team members to deliver comprehensive Speech Language Pathology services aimed at maximizing residents communication and swallowing functions. The role includes evaluation, therapeutic planning, documentation, and patient education, supporting the organization's mission and high standards of care.

Job Details:

• Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology, valid Speech & Language Pathologist license, Certificate of Clinical Competence, basic Life Support (BLS) certification, ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English, and no minimum years of experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Additional Information: The Speech Language Pathologist will perform evaluative and therapeutic procedures, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team. Responsibilities include maintaining clinical knowledge, providing resident and caregiver education, ensuring compliance with reimbursement regulations, and supporting program development. The position requires physical ability to perform tasks involving sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance. Cleanliness and infection control procedures are to be followed routinely.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits