Location: Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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: 36

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 evaluations
• Develop individualized treatment plans that target meaningful functional outcomes
• Implement therapy interventions across individual and group settings to maximize patient independence
• Monitor progress, adjust plans as needed, and clearly document outcomes in the medical record
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy colleagues, and families to coordinate comprehensive care
• Provide counseling and caregiver training to support carryover and safe swallowing
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement and discharge planning
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for support staff when needed

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts SLP license required
• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (see Education section)
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred but not required; state licensure is essential
• Experience in rehab, extended care, or acute settings preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with outcome-driven care
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Knowledge & Skills

• Evaluation and treatment of dysphagia and cognitive-communication disorders
• Therapy planning for functional, patient-centered goals
• Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication strategies
• Skilled at clinical documentation, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Ability to train and educate caregivers and interdisciplinary team members
• Comfortable working with adult/geriatric populations in a rehab/extended care setting

Benefits

• Generous housing support and travel assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less headache
• Continuing education support to grow your clinical skills
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• 401K retirement savings plan for long-term planning
• Referral recognition program — share the love and get rewarded
• A collaborative interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and input

Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield sits in the heart of the Berkshires, so when you’re off shift you can hike Mount Greylock for sweeping views, stroll local art destinations like the Berkshire Museum and nearby Clark Art Institute, catch live performances at Tanglewood and Jacob's Pillow in season, hit the slopes at Jiminy Peak in winter, sample farm-to-table restaurants and craft breweries downtown, and enjoy scenic drives and quaint New England towns. Plenty of weekend adventure and cultural charm are right outside your door.

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