Speech Therapist (SLP) Mobile Outpatient

Overview

Mobile outpatient therapy position in Chicopee, MA. Part-time schedule (15 hours/week) on weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population (private residences, assisted living, or independent living facilities)
• Organize and provide speech-language services to facilitate rehabilitation
• Direct 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 scope of practice and consistent with Code of Ethics
• Supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary
• 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 related meetings
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs
• Consult with rehabilitation team members and physicians to select appropriate therapeutic regimens
• Adapt programs and plans 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 equipment repair needs
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients including history, systems review, and appropriate tests and measures
• Develop treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers
• Implement treatment plans 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 skills in the home and community
• Coordinate acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct patients in their use
• Facilitate identification of hearing deficits and refer for assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and/or personal amplification
• Select appropriate activities suited to individual physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques for therapeutic activities and evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior
• Perform routine reexamination to modify or progress treatment plans
• Coordinate care 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 Full-Time and Part-Time team members
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates starting on day one
• Free CEUs through Medbridge for continuing education
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support
• Journey Travel Program allowing work across the U.S. with full-time role security
• Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters, Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards
• Clinicians in Action professional development program

Pay

$48.00 - $63.00 per treatment

Schedule

Part time, 15 hours per week, weekdays