Speech-Language Pathologist, Long Term Care
Haverhill, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) - Temp, Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders.
• Develop and adjust plans of care using standardized assessments and evidence-based practices.
• Assess patient progress and modify treatments accordingly, documenting all clinical and regulatory information in electronic records.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and make referrals as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress and treatment plans.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Accurately record treatment minutes in compliance with all regulations.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings or in-services.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as required.
• Supervise and support Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) or student Speech-Language Pathologists.
• Adhere to ASHA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Speech-Language Pathology experience.
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings.
• Active Massachusetts State License for Speech-Language Pathology.
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• New graduates are eligible if they have completed Level II clinical experience (beyond Level I observation).

Additional Information

• Workday includes an 8-hour shift.
• Overtime and holiday hours compensated at 1.25x rate.