Temp - Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) - Home Health (Days) Pittsfield MA

Job Description

SUBMIT BEST RATE, PLEASE (THE HIGHER THE RATE, THE MORE THE TRAVELER MUST MATCH/EXCEED JOB REQUIREMENTS)

BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY.  To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile upload.  

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload.  RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!!   NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).  

The speech/language pathologist is responsible for providing speech therapy services to clients of the agency. The primary function is the provision of direct patient care, including collaboration with other team members and participation in the development of the patient’s comprehensive plan of care.

AT LEAST TWO SPECIFIC INTERVIEW DATES/TIMES OF AVAILABILITY FOR INTERVIEW MUST BE ADDED TO TRIO/ PROFILE - PROFILES WILL NOT BE PRESENTED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION.  'ANYTIME' WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Non-Billable Orientation:  8hrs

Holiday, OT Multipliers:  1.25%

Call, Call-Back, Charge:  Not applicable for this need

THIS IS A HOME HEALTH NEED! 

Requirement description :

• 2 years minimum SLP Home Care experience
• Valid Driver License required for this need
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision/assistance
• Acute care experience preferred
• Master or Doctorate Degree required
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) required.  Clinical Fellow candidates accepted
• MA SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST LICENSE REQUIRED
• Knowledge of and familiarity with rehabilitation equipment including but not limited to, language/communication aids, devices and wheelchairs.

• Traveler candidate must have their own vehicle.  This is a firm requirement. 

BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEM WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY TRAVELER WHO RESIDES WITHIN 50 MILES OF FACILITY.  To avoid delays in processing, please include perm address at profile upload.  

• Work History
• Skills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year 
• 1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment)
• License/Certifications - Must be uploaded with profile 

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• BLS (AHA)

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Massachusetts

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

Weekend Requirements : Every 4-6 weekends/Holiday Coverage Required if needed

On Call Requirements : No Call