Speech Therapist - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services

15h • $41 - $61 • Remote

About The Position

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school. With over four decades of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most. Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Speech Language Pathologist license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.

Nice To Haves

• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
• Free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance.
• Journey Travel Program to work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population.
• Evaluate and treat patients in their most functional environment, which is the patient's home.
• Organize and provide speech-language services to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
• Facilitate the learning of skills and functions 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 of the profession.
• Provide a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.
• 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, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, 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 the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team and the physician to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Prioritize patient service, ensuring residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures; synthesize information and interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications, and design a plan of care.
• Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers.
• Implement the speech language pathology treatment plan and complete all related documentation and record keeping.
• Coordinate the 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 the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Instruct patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in therapeutic activities, and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Perform routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
• Coordinate care in the home and community with other members of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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.
• Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Continuing Education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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