Pays $135k-$141k — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$88k (6 jobs)
Travel Speech Language Pathologist Acute Care Job
About the Role
16-week travel SLP contract in a skilled nursing facility. 5x8 day shifts, 35 guaranteed hours/week. Great Barrington, MA.
Join Healthforce as a Travel Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, 16-Week Contract in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States. Speech Language Pathologist – Acute Care, travel assignment in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. This 16-week position commences on 09/21/2026 with guaranteed hours and a 5x8 day shift (08:00–16:30) in a skilled nursing facility setting.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $2590 - $2713/week.
- Dedicated recruiter support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Travel coordination and scheduling support
- 24/7 support while on assignment
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Healthforce in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide direct therapy for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a skilled nursing facility. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure safe dietary practices for residents.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an active license in Massachusetts. ASHA-CCC-SLP certification is preferred, along with experience in acute care or skilled nursing settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (58 salary observations; 81 listings), vs ~$98k nationally (1,406 salary observations; 3,911 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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