Weekend Acute Care Speech-Language Pathologist

Holyoke Medical Center, an acute care community hospital in Western Massachusetts, offers a dynamic approach to healthcare in a modern, progressive environment.  Our Speech & Audiology Department has long enjoyed an exceptional reputation for patient-centered, quality care. Choose HMC and discover what a meaningful job feels like.

We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist to provide independent weekend coverage in our acute care hospital setting.

Schedule:

6-hour shift on Saturday and/or Sunday

Setting:

Acute care only – no outpatient responsibilities.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct bedside swallow and communication evaluations for medically complex patients


• Provide treatment and management recommendations


• Prioritize acute consults appropriately


• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members


• Provide thorough, organized clinical handoffs to weekday SLP staff to ensure continuity of care

 

This position may be structured as either a weekend-only employee role or per diem opportunity.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, three-week vacation accrual to start, low-cost medical and dental insurance, free disability and life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

The Speech & Audiology Department at Holyoke Medical Center provides a supportive and professionally challenging environment.  Come join us!

REQUIREMENTS:  

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years acute care experience preferred


• Strong competency in dysphagia management


• Experience working with medically complex patients


• Ability to function independently


• Demonstrated ability to deliver clear, concise clinical handoffs


• Current state license and CCC-SLP required

Bilingual English/Spanish professionals are encouraged to apply.