Location: Pittsfield, MA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-02-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $69 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication needs and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based speech and language therapy to promote functional gains
• Collaborate with rehabilitation team members to coordinate comprehensive care
• Document patient progress clearly and timely in the medical record
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers to support carryover and community reintegration
• Provide float coverage between facilities when needed, adapting quickly to new settings and teams

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or eligible to obtain state licensure
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred where applicable
• Comfort and experience working in a rehabilitation/contract setting and with float assignments
• Strong clinical reasoning, documentation skills, and collaborative communication
• Current basic life support (BLS) certification preferred

Education

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related graduate degree (typical requirement)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in assessment and treatment of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders
• Familiarity with evidence-based therapy approaches and outcome measurement
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt therapy plans across different facility environments
• Strong organizational skills for timely documentation and caseload management

Benefits

• A supportive multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• Continuing education support and opportunities for professional development
• Flexible scheduling and a respectful work-life balance
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team
• Mentorship and clinical collaboration with experienced clinicians

Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA

Explore the beautiful Berkshires during your downtime: hike Mount Greylock for panoramic views, visit the Berkshire Museum, stroll Hancock Shaker Village for local history, enjoy live performances at Tanglewood (seasonal) or catch a show at nearby theaters. Charming small-town dining, local art galleries, scenic state parks, and easy weekend trips to Lenox and Great Barrington make Pittsfield a lovely base for work and play.

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