Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - $2,219 per week in Lawrence, MA

Company: Cynet Health
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: November 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist Profession: Rehabilitation Therapy Specialty: Speech Therapist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum 3 years License: Speech & Language Pathologist license required Certifications: Certificate of Clinical Competence required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred Must-Have: Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills Responsible, supportive team player Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team Excellent time management and documentation skills Compassionate and resident-centered care approach Ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English Description: The Speech Language Pathologist partners with residents and other care providers to provide Speech Language Pathology services. The goal is to maximize function and independence in daily activities. Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or another accepted healthcare provider. Observes precautions, indications, and contraindications during procedures. Provides evaluation and treatment for communication disorders and dysphagia, including modified barium swallow. Evaluates residents per department protocols. Establishes a therapeutic plan of care that includes functional long- and short-term goals. Specifies frequency and duration of treatment in addition to rehabilitation potential. Seeks input from residents and primary caregivers regarding the therapeutic plan of care. Provides consultation to the referring physician and other members of the healthcare team regarding therapeutic and discharge needs. Attends all pertinent team meetings. Monitors and evaluates treatment effects and progresses the treatment program toward functional goals established in the treatment plan. Modifies the treatment plan as necessary. Documents all evaluative and therapeutic interactions with residents per department procedures. Ensures that documentation is accessible to others on the care team using understandable language. Recommends and obtains appropriate communication and swallowing assistive devices for residents. Ensures instruction is provided regarding their use. Provides appropriate education to residents or caregivers and documents the response to teaching. Understands Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations. Maintains clinical knowledge, skills, and competence while sharing expertise with others. Provides in-services regarding clinical knowledge and skills to nursing and other departments. Actively assists with the development of new programs and services in Speech Therapy. Maintains clinical skills by staying updated through professional organizations and publications. Brings pertinent issues to the attention of other staff. Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies and completes annual compliance courses on time. Coordinates and ensures Speech and Language coverage. Ensures department cleanliness and maintenance by routinely keeping areas clean and neat. Assists with routine equipment and space cleaning. Follows all infection control procedures. Performs other duties consistent with this role. Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform associated tasks involving a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Above 50 pounds requires a two-person lift. Lifting or carrying frequently up to 20 pounds. Some stress is related to a high level of responsibility for quality care.

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