Location: Lawrence, MA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times not provided) — Days; schedule details to be confirmed with hiring team

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide thorough evaluations and evidence-based treatment for communication disorders and dysphagia
• Conduct and interpret modified barium swallow studies and integrate findings into treatment plans
• Develop individualized therapeutic plans with clear short- and long-term functional goals
• Collaborate with residents, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize care and discharge planning
• Educate residents and caregivers on strategies, assistive device use, and safe swallowing techniques
• Document all evaluations, interventions, and resident responses clearly and promptly per department protocols
• Recommend, obtain, and instruct on appropriate communication and swallowing assistive devices
• Lead in-services and training to share clinical knowledge with nursing and other departments
• Maintain and promote department cleanliness, equipment upkeep, and infection control practices

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required
• Valid Speech & Language Pathologist license for Massachusetts required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
• Prior experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing facility preferred
• Strong documentation, time-management, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and meet physical demands of the role

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Assessment and treatment of communication disorders
• Dysphagia management and modified barium swallow (MBS) proficiency
• Medicare, Medicaid, and reimbursement regulations knowledge
• Skilled documentation and therapeutic treatment planning
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
• Caregiver education and assistive device recommendations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan so you can plan for tomorrow
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required CEUs and renewals
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Life insurance and other core benefits for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Lawrence, MA

Lawrence places you in the heart of northeastern Massachusetts with easy access to historic mill districts, vibrant local dining, and cultural diversity. Enjoy nearby outdoor options along the Merrimack River, explore Lawrence’s Canal District and arts scene, or take short drives to Lowell’s National Historical Park, scenic Plum Island beaches and Parker River wildlife areas, and the coastal towns of Newburyport. Boston is also within easy reach for weekend museums, sports, and nightlife — plenty to explore between shifts.

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