Job Summary:
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Boston, Massachusetts. This opportunity involves providing acute care speech-language pathology services in a Level 1 trauma center. Candidates must have at least 4-5 years of experience, including acute inpatient settings, with expertise in high-level acute care, including managing patients with tracheostomies and vents. The role requires proficiency in either Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) or Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), along with active American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) certification and a valid Massachusetts license. Candidates are expected to bring their license on the first day of employment.
Job Details:
- Certifications: ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) certification
- Education / Degree Requirements: Not specified
- Location Requirements: Active Massachusetts license, fully separated from current employer for 6+ months (permanent, per diem, or contract status), no locals eligible
- Experience: 4-5 years of experience required, with specific focus on acute inpatient care, high-level trauma experience, acute trachs and vents
- Schedule: 8-hour days, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Flexibility: Float rotation not required
- Additional Information: The inpatient team is at an acute Level 1 Trauma Center and Joint Commission comprehensive stroke center. The facility receives multiple med flights daily, indicating the need for highly skilled clinicians experienced with medically complex patients. Candidates must be able to demonstrate competence in either MBS or FEES; official certification is not required but relevant experience is necessary.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
