Description

Speech Language Pathologist
Location: Boston, MA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist

Location

Boston, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | 72 Hours Biweekly Guaranteed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language pathology services in a high-acuity inpatient setting at a Level 1 Trauma Center and comprehensive stroke center
• Evaluate and treat medically complex patients, including those requiring acute tracheostomy and ventilator management
• Perform instrumental swallowing assessments including Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) and/or Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Document patient evaluations, progress, and treatment plans accurately using an electronic medical records system

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Speech Language Pathologist license required
• ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) certification required
• Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in acute inpatient care (inpatient rehabilitation experience does not meet this requirement)
• Demonstrated experience with acute tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent patients
• Full competency in MBS or FEES
• Proficiency with Epic electronic medical records system

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Competency in both MBS and FEES instrumental swallowing assessments
• Prior experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center or Joint Commission-designated comprehensive stroke center
• Experience managing highly complex, acutely ill patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in one of the most clinically challenging and rewarding acute care environments, treating complex patients from across the region
• Guaranteed hours of 72 hours biweekly provide schedule stability throughout your contract assignment