Speech Language Pathologist - Travel Contract

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and provide home health services to clients in Pittsfield, MA. Use your clinical skills to evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and contributing to individualized plans of care. A recruiter will reach out with more details upon submission.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. Master or Doctorate required by client.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required. Clinical Fellow candidates accepted with appropriate documentation.
• Minimum 2 years of home health SLP experience required.
• Active Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist license required. Compact licensure not accepted for this need.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required. Traveler must have own vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation equipment including language/communication aids and wheelchairs preferred.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Profile and credential documents required at submission: work history, skills checklist (current to 1 year), one supervisory signed reference within past two years, BLS documentation, CCC or CF documentation, and state license documentation.
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from facility to be considered by client.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health
• Shift: Days
• Shift Hours: 8-hour days, typical schedule 0800-1630
• Schedule Guarantee: 40 hour guarantee
• Weekend Requirement: Every 4–6 weekends; holiday coverage required as needed
• Duration: 13 week assignment
• Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel to patient homes. Traveler required to have own vehicle.
• Orientation: Non-billable orientation 8 hours

Location Highlights

Pittsfield, MA offers access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within short drives. The city is adjacent to the Berkshire Mountains and is about 30 minutes from Mount Greylock State Reservation, home to hiking trails and scenic overlooks. The Berkshires region includes Tanglewood and the Norman Rockwell Museum within a 20–40 minute drive, providing music and arts venues. Pittsfield has a compact downtown with cultural institutions such as the Berkshire Museum and the Colonial Theatre, and is approximately 2 hours from both Boston and Albany for regional transit options. The area suits clinicians seeking a suburban setting with ready access to state parks, seasonal outdoor activities, and local arts and dining scenes.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We offer a benefits package for travelers and a recruiter will provide details during outreach.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.