Speech Therapist - SLP

About the role

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. This includes private residences, assisted living facilities, and independent living facilities. Powerback Rehabilitation To You allows you to evaluate and treat patients in their most functional environment—their home. This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CFYs, 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 individual patient needs.
• 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 tests and measures to establish a diagnosis and plan of care.
• Develop and implement treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers, focusing on areas such as:
  • Cognitive-communication
  • Speech intelligibility
  • Oral motor skills
  • Swallowing disorders/dysphagia
  • Perceptual abilities
  • Orientation, memory, and pragmatics
  • 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 appropriate therapeutic activities suited to the patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques required for participation in therapeutic activities and evaluate progress.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 through the Clinicians in Action program.

Pay

USD $48.00 - USD $61.00 per hour.