Temp - Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) - Home Health (Days) Pittsfield, MA

Mobile Health Team Inc•Pittsfield, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The speech/language pathologist is responsible for providing speech therapy services to clients of the agency. The primary function is the provision of direct patient care, including collaboration with other team members and participation in the development of the patient’s comprehensive plan of care. This is a 13-week travel assignment in Pittsfield, MA, requiring the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

2 years minimum SLP Home Care experience is required
Valid Driver License required for this need is required
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision/assistance
Master or Doctorate Degree is required
Active American Heart Association BLS/BCLS is required
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required
MA SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST LICENSE is required
Knowledge of and familiarity with rehabilitation equipment, including but not limited to, language/communication aids, devices and wheelchairs
Traveler candidate must have their own vehicle
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Nice To Haves

Acute care experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluating levels of swallowing, speech and language difficulty
Identifying treatment options
Creating and carrying out individualized treatment plans addressing specific functional needs
Teaching patients how to make sounds while improving their voices and maintaining fluency
Helping individuals improve sentence structure and vocabulary used in written and oral language
Working with adults and children in developing and strengthening muscles used to swallow
Counseling individuals and families on ways to cope with swallowing and communication disorders