Inpatient Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Holyoke Medical Center

Job Opportunity: SLPA Inpatient Rehab

Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist for a full-time contract assignment in an inpatient rehab setting. The role follows a 5x8 day schedule (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) with alternating weekend coverage. Work within a supportive team environment at a community hospital.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Saturday/Sunday)
• Call Required: Yes
• Patient Age Group: Adults & Geriatrics
• Average Daily Census: 15 patients
• Beds: 180
• Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, Infectious Respiratory Disease, and others
• Unit Systems: Pyxis (Medication), Meditech Expanse (Documentation), Tiger Text
• Provider Support: Interpretation Services, Respiratory Services, Unit Secretary

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)
• MBSImP (Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile)
• Massachusetts State License

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech Pathology)
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
• Prior Charge Experience: Required
• Patient Ratio Experience: 1:15
• Community Hospital Experience: Required
• Teaching Hospital Experience: Preferred

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Work Settings: Acute Care, Adult Outpatient
• Adult Dysphagia Management including:

  • Bedside Swallow Evaluation
  • International Dysphagia Diet
  • Modifying Diet Orders
  • Use of Thickening Agents
• Patient Safety Awareness: Recognize signs and symptoms of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse
• Billing and Documentation:

  • Assessment
  • Concurrent Therapy Documentation and Treatment
  • Discharge Planning
  • Evaluation and Plan of Care
  • Point of Service Documentation
  • Reassessments

Additional Information

• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 1 year
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)
• Background checks including Massachusetts statewide iCORI clearance and others as required
• Pass/fail competency testing (EKG/Medication) required before orientation

This position offers a structured schedule, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to work with adult and geriatric patients in a community hospital setting.