Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist
Lawrence, MA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist specialized in inpatient care in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This role involves partnering with residents and healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive Speech Language Pathology services aimed at maximizing residents' functional independence and communication abilities. The position emphasizes evaluation, therapeutic interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a healthcare facility setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Masters degree, Speech & Language Pathologist license, Certificate of Clinical Competence, and the ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English
• Preferred Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Additional Information: The role involves performing evaluative and therapeutic procedures, providing communication and swallowing assessments, and recommending assistive devices. The Speech Language Pathologist will also contribute to program development, staff education, and ensure compliance with all regulation and departmental standards. Responsibilities include documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and maintaining clinical competencies.

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