Job: Speech Pathologist- Berkshire VNA **SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE**

Berkshire Health Systems
742 North Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413) 447-2784
Fax:413-447-2091
Website:berkshirehealthsystems.org

Company Description:

Berkshire Health Systems offers individuals the opportunity to work in an environment where they will be challenged, supported, and respected. As the region’s leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, our employees are affiliated with an award winning teaching hospital, dedicated colleagues, and world class technology. The BHS family is proud to deliver the kind of advanced healthcare most commonly found in large metropolitan centers.


Job Title:
Speech Pathologist- Berkshire VNA **SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE**
Salary Range:Location:
$32.78 - $52.73 Per Hour
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHome Healthcare
Education Level:Work Experience:
Master's Degree
Required
Description:

Schedule:

  • 40 hours per week
  • Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
  • $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILBLE (FT and PT positions only)
  • MNA Union Position 

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

     The speech/language pathologist is responsible for providing speech therapy services to clients of the agency. The primary function is the provision of direct patient care, including collaboration with other team members and participation in the development of the patient’s comprehensive plan of care.

Requirements:
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • A minimum of two years preferred.
    • Education and Training:
      • A graduate of an accredited Master's or Doctoral program in speech/language pathology.
      • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) is required. Clinical Fellow candidates are accepted.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • MASPEECH - MA Speech and Language Pathologist License.
      • A clinical fellow must submit Form 1 to MA Board no later than 7 days from starting fellowship and submit proof to the employer.
      • If a clinical fellow, must complete fellowship successfully and acquire MA license within a year.
      • Driver - Driver's License
    • Other Requirements:
      • Knowledge of and familiarity with rehabilitation equipment including but not limited to, language/communication aids, devices and wheelchairs.