Speech Therapist
About The Position
Powerback is seeking a Speech Therapist for a large caseload in a welcoming assisted living, independent living, and memory care community. Candidates must have their Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) to be considered. Powerback provides rehabilitation and wellness services across skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. The Speech Therapist delivers rehabilitation services to help patients communicate, swallow, and diminish or remediate disorders or deficits. The role includes designing and implementing individualized treatment plans to restore, reinforce, and enhance speech and communication abilities. The therapist works with patients and caregivers to develop skills that promote independence and productivity, collaborates with colleagues, and makes referrals when needed. The work also includes maintaining equipment and attending meetings. The posted salary range is USD $41.50–$49.00 per hour. Benefits and programs mentioned include medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members; dental and vision plans and paid time off for part-time team members; paid time off for full-time team members; clinical mentorship for new graduates; free continuing education units through Medbridge; visa or Green Card sponsorship support; relocation assistance; the Journey Travel Program; employee discounts; the PowerZone Employee Recognition Program; and the Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Requirements
- Candidates must have their Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or a similarly titled area acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Licensed, certified, or credentialed as required in the state of practice.
Responsibilities
- Deliver rehabilitation services to help patients communicate, swallow, and diminish or remediate disorders or deficits.
- Design and implement individualized programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance patients’ speech and communication abilities.
- Adapt treatment to individual patient needs and work across varied care settings.
- Clean equipment and report to meetings as part of the workday.
- Collaborate with peers and make referrals to help patients receive needed care.
- Train patients and caregivers in skills that promote independence and productivity.
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.
- Relocation assistance.
- Journey Travel Program with the security of a full-time role.
- Employee discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more.
- PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
- Clinicians in Action professional development program.
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Job Type
Full-time
