Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Enfield, CT

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a full-time, salaried Speech Language Pathologist to provide mobile outpatient rehabilitation services to older adults in Enfield, Granby, and Suffield, Connecticut. Services are primarily provided in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in assisted or independent living facilities. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats patients in their home environment, organizes and provides speech-language services, and directs activities that restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The role supports communication and swallowing skills, promotes and maintains health within the scope of practice, and provides care consistent with the profession’s Code of Ethics. The posted salary range is $80,000 to $107,000 per year.

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 and in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules and complete clinical and billing documentation and work-related meetings on time.
• Attend and contribute to patient care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Refer patients to other disciplines and 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 address 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 atmosphere that recognizes residents’ and families’ needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; take histories, conduct systems reviews, administer appropriate tests and measures, interpret findings, establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, estimate improvement and treatment timelines, and develop plans of care and treatment goals with patients and caregivers.
• Implement speech-language pathology treatment plans and complete related documentation and record keeping.
• 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 case management skills in the home and community.
• Coordinate the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct patients in their use.
• Facilitate identification of hearing deficits and make appropriate referrals for assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, or personal amplification.
• Select activities suited to patients’ physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques for therapeutic activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior in relation to rehabilitative potential.
• Conduct routine reexaminations as needed to modify or progress treatment plans.
• Coordinate home and community care with interdisciplinary team members in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
• Generous 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 United States with a full-time role.
• Discounts on wireless and TV services, home, auto, and renters insurance, pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• Employee recognition rewards through the PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Professional development through the Clinicians in Action program.

What This Job Offers

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