Location: North Adams, MA

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

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

Hours per Week: 40

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 and evaluate patients’ communication and swallowing needs using evidence-based tools
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional outcomes
• Collaborate with therapists, physicians, nurses, and family members to coordinate care
• Document progress, discharge planning, and skilled rationale clearly and timely
• Provide patient and family education to support carryover and long-term success
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute clinical recommendations
• Adapt therapy approaches to meet the needs of diverse patients across the care continuum

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts SLP license (required) or eligibility to obtain licensure quickly
• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent) preferred
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred but not always required — clinical competency matters
• Experience evaluating and treating adult and/or pediatric populations (outpatient/rehab experience a plus)
• Current American Heart Association BLS or equivalent may be required
• Strong clinical documentation skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting
• Clearances and immunizations per facility policy (e.g., background check, TB testing)

Education

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology (required/preferred depending on credentialing)
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia assessments
• Skilled in creating measurable, functional treatment plans and outcome documentation
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills for working with patients and families
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Comfort using electronic medical records and maintaining timely documentation
• Strong problem-solving orientation and ability to adapt treatment to patient goals

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling to fit your life — pick the days you want to work
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical voice and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required continuing education
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship to keep skills sharp
• Paid time off options and scheduling predictability for regular clinicians
• Referral program to reward you for recommending great clinicians
• A workplace culture that prioritizes patient-centered care and clinician well-being
• Comprehensive onboarding so you hit the floor confident and ready

Travel Perks: Explore North Adams, MA

Nestled in the Berkshires, North Adams offers a vibrant arts scene and excellent outdoor recreation. Explore MASS MoCA’s cutting-edge contemporary art exhibits right in town, take a scenic drive along the Mohawk Trail, or hike nearby Mount Greylock for sweeping views. Enjoy local cafes, craft breweries, and easy day trips to Williamstown (home of the Clark Art Institute and cultural events) or Pittsfield. Winters bring skiing opportunities at nearby hills, and summers offer festivals, farmers’ markets, and river activities — plenty to enjoy on your days off.

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