Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Language Pathologist SNF

Job Summary Speech-Language Pathologist, Skilled Nursing Facility - Massachusetts. This position evaluates and treats patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while developing individualized plans of care. The role provides evidence-based interventions, patient and caregiver education, progress documentation, and collaboration with the broader healthcare team. Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
• At least 1 year of Speech-Language Pathologist experience required; new graduates may be considered with Level II experience rather than Level I observation-only experience.
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required.
• Active Massachusetts state licensure required.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) certification required.
• Active professional association membership and adherence to applicable state practice acts, professional standards, and ethical requirements.
• Additional Information:
• Evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using standardized assessments and evidence-based practice.
• Develop, modify, and evaluate individualized treatment plans based on patient progress, outcomes, and referrals.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Document evaluations, treatment minutes, progress, discharge summaries, and required clinical information in the electronic documentation system.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, required trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment and supplies in accordance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and support Clinical Fellowship Year or student Speech-Language Pathologists.
• One professional reference may be submitted with the application.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits