Location: Pittsfield, MA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $69 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

• Assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing function using evidence-based tools
• Develop individualized treatment plans that target meaningful goals for each patient
• Implement skilled therapy sessions and adjust approaches based on patient progress
• Collaborate closely with nursing, PT/OT, social work, and families to ensure coordinated care
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and on time in the EMR
• Provide caregiver and team education to support carryover of strategies across settings
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning to optimize outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts SLP license or ability to obtain state licensure promptly
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (see Education section)
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred or eligibility for certification
• Current BLS/CPR (if required by facility) and ability to pass background checks and health screenings
• Comfort working as a float clinician across skilled rehab settings
• Strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required)
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in adult/geriatric dysphagia assessment and treatment
• Experience with cognitive-communication and speech-language interventions
• Familiarity with common EMR documentation systems and timely charting
• Comfort with assistive and augmentative communication strategies and devices
• Ability to educate caregivers and coordinate interdisciplinary care
• Time management and caseload prioritization in an inpatient/rehab environment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and help getting settled so you can focus on patients, not moving boxes
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer match to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge — take a breath, then come back energized
• Travel reimbursement and travel support for contract clinicians
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state paperwork less painful
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA

Pittsfield sits in the heart of the Berkshires, a playground for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Spend weekends hiking Mount Greylock, exploring charming Main Street shops, or visiting museums like the Berkshire Museum and nearby Mass MoCA. Enjoy local music and festivals, sample farm-to-table restaurants, and take quick weekend trips to Stockbridge, Lenox (Tanglewood), and the scenic Mohawk Trail. Perfect for clinicians who want nature, arts, and a welcoming small-city vibe.

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