Speech Language Pathologist – Therapist

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Job ID: 891937

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,150.94

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Location

Worcester, MA | Long Term Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with communication, cognitive, or swallowing disorders; develop appropriate plans of care in accordance with regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness and make referrals or modify services as indicated
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding speech and language disorders
• Accurately document all required clinical and regulatory information in the electronic documentation system, including treatment minutes, progress notes, and comprehensive discharge summaries
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, required trainings, and in-services; may supervise CFY or Student Speech-Language Pathologists

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of SLP experience required; new graduates considered if Level II clinical experience has been completed (Level I observation experience alone does not qualify)
• Long Term Care or Rehabilitation setting experience required
• Active Massachusetts State SLP License required
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required
• Adherence to ASHA and Massachusetts state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing a varied caseload including Medicare A, Medicare B, and Managed Care patients
• Familiarity with productivity expectations in a long term care or skilled nursing environment
• Experience obtaining and coordinating DME or supplies as required by clinical and regulatory standards

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured long term care environment with a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on meaningful patient outcomes
• Overtime may be available, supporting flexibility and additional earning potential

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