Speech Therapist - Mobile Outpatient

About the role

Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows the Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in the most functional environment—their home. This position provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily for the older adult population in private residences, assisted living facilities, or independent living facilities. The role offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation, and work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines or agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members and physicians to select appropriate therapeutic regimens based on patient needs and capabilities.
• Adapt programs and care plans to meet the individual needs of each patient.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce fire and safety hazard elimination.
• Order, clean, maintain, and report the need for repair of supplies and equipment.
• Prioritize patient service, ensuring residents and families receive high-quality care in a compassionate atmosphere.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures to establish a diagnosis and plan of care.
• Develop and implement treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers, including therapeutic techniques in areas such as:
  • Cognitive-communication
  • Speech intelligibility
  • Oral motor skills
  • Swallowing disorders/dysphagia
  • Perceptual abilities
  • Orientation and memory
  • Pragmatics and psychosocial expression
  • Functional communication
  • Case management in the home and community
• Coordinate the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct patients in their use.
• Identify hearing deficits and refer patients for assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, or personal amplification.
• Select activities suited to the patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques required for therapeutic activities and evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Perform routine reexaminations to modify or progress the treatment plan as needed.
• Coordinate care in the home and community with interdisciplinary team members and referring physicians.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license eligibility.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for Full-Time team members; Dental and Vision for Part-Time team members.
• Generous paid time off for both Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates, starting on day one.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa and Green Card sponsorship, plus relocation assistance through the Journey Travel Program.
• Exclusive discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, and eldercare.
• Employee rewards through the PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Professional development opportunities via the Clinicians in Action program.

Pay

USD $42.00 - USD $61.00 per hour.