Speech Therapist - Mobile Outpatient Therapy

About the Role

Powerback is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in in-home settings, including private residences, assisted living facilities, and independent living facilities. This full-time position (35-40 hours/week) covers Vernon South Windsor, Ellington, and Enfield.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide speech-language services to facilitate rehabilitation, directing patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance
• Facilitate learning of skills essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or remediate disorders or deficits
• Direct activities to promote and maintain health within the scope of practice and consistent with the Code of Ethics
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures; synthesize information to establish diagnosis, identify impairments, determine predicted improvement level and time required, identify precautions/contraindications, and design plan of care
• Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers; implement treatment plan and complete all related documentation
• Apply therapeutic techniques in areas including cognitive-communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing disorders/dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, functional communication, and case management in the home and community
• Coordinate acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct patients in their use
• Facilitate identification of hearing deficits and appropriately refer for assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and/or personal amplification
• Select appropriate activities suited to individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques required for participation in therapeutic activities; evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitative potential
• Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify/progress plan of treatment
• Coordinate care in the home and community with interdisciplinary team members and referring physician
• Supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedule, 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 and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs
• Consult with rehabilitation team members and physicians to select most appropriate therapeutic regimen
• Adapt program and plan of care according to individual patient needs
• Promote safe environment and enforce elimination of fire and safety hazards
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean, maintain, identify, and report need for repair of equipment
• Put Patient Service first, ensuring residents and families receive highest quality service in a caring, compassionate atmosphere
• 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 Full-Time and Part-Time team members
• Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates starting on day one
• Free CEUs through Medbridge for continuing education
• H-1B Visa and Green Card sponsorship support
• Journey Travel Program allowing work across the U.S. with full-time security
• Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards
• Clinicians in Action professional development program

Pay

USD $48.00 - USD $62.00 /Hr.