Permanent Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job DescriptionSpeech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Urgent Hire

Location: Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Compensation: $44–$55/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week
Schedule: Primarily weekdays with flexibility available
Employment Type: Permanent

New graduates are welcome to apply! Compensation for new graduates will be aligned with their skills, qualifications, and level of experience.

Overview

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

This is a critical-need full-time position at a skilled nursing facility (SNF), offering an exciting opportunity for an SLP who wants to make a visible difference in the lives of the patients they serve.

The role offers 40 hours per week with a primarily weekday schedule, while the center remains open to working with the right candidate on scheduling. If you have specific scheduling preferences or need some flexibility, we are willing to have the conversation.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive compensation of $44–$55/hour

• Full-time, permanent opportunity

• 40 hours per week

• Primarily Monday–Friday/weekday scheduling

• Flexibility to accommodate the right candidate

• Critical-need position with an opportunity to make an immediate impact

• Patient-centered clinical environment

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team

• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families

• Professional growth and development opportunities

• New graduates are welcome

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each resident's needs and goals

• Provide skilled speech-language therapy using evidence-based clinical practices

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate

• Evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, dietary, and other healthcare professionals

• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment strategies and recommendations

• Communicate effectively with the care team regarding patient progress and changes in condition

• Promote patient safety, independence, communication, and quality of life

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

• Current Massachusetts Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility for licensure

• ASHA certification or eligibility preferred

• Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills

• Patient-focused and compassionate approach to care

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

• Willingness to discuss flexible scheduling arrangements

• New graduates are encouraged to apply

Schedule Flexibility

This position is structured around 40 hours per week, with the schedule primarily focused on weekdays. However, the center is open to being flexible with the schedule for the right candidate.

If you're looking for a schedule that can be tailored to your availability while still providing the stability of a full-time permanent role, let's talk.

Why Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

Great Barrington offers a charming small-town setting in the Berkshires, surrounded by beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation, local shops, restaurants, and a vibrant community atmosphere. It's an appealing location for clinicians who value a welcoming environment and an excellent quality of life outside of work.

Apply Today

If you're an SLP ready to step into a critical-need position where your skills can make a real difference, we'd love to connect.

Whether you're an experienced clinician or a new graduate beginning your professional journey, this is an opportunity to grow your career while providing meaningful, patient-centered care.

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Location: Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Compensation: $44–$55/hour
Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Primarily weekdays; flexible
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Need: Critical