Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • City of Auburn, NY

21h

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation services, primarily in patients’ homes, for older adults. Care may be delivered in a patient’s private residence or in a room at an assisted or independent living facility. The role organizes and provides speech-language services to facilitate rehabilitation, restore and enhance performance, and develop communication and swallowing skills. It also promotes and maintains health within the profession’s scope of practice and Code of Ethics. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates patients, establishes diagnoses and plans of care, develops treatment goals with patients and caregivers, implements treatment, and maintains clinical and billing documentation. Services may address cognitive communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, functional communication, and case management in home and community settings. The role coordinates care with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, and may supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as applicable.

The listed salary range is USD $80,000–$107,000 per year. The posting describes a full-time role of 30–40 hours per week and says part-time work of 24 hours per week will be considered.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary or applicable, in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Refer patients to other disciplines or agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members and physicians to select appropriate therapeutic regimens based on each patient’s needs and capabilities.
• Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and identify and report repair needs.
• Provide patient-centered service in a caring and compassionate manner that recognizes residents’ and families’ needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; review history and systems; administer appropriate tests and measures; interpret findings; establish diagnoses; identify impairments, precautions, and contraindications; estimate improvement and treatment timelines; and develop plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients and caregivers to establish treatment goals, implement speech-language pathology treatment plans, and complete related documentation and records.
• Provide therapeutic services addressing cognitive communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing disorders and dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, functional communication, and home and community case management.
• Coordinate acquisition of adaptive communication devices and teach patients how to use them.
• Identify possible hearing deficits and refer patients for assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, or personal amplification as appropriate.
• Select therapeutic activities suited to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Teach patients skills and techniques needed for therapeutic activities and evaluate progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
• Reexamine patients as needed or required and modify or progress treatment plans.
• Coordinate home and community care with the interdisciplinary team and referring physician.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members; dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and a travel program offering work across the U.S. with a full-time role.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed