Speech Therapist - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Tallahassee, FL

12d

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to provide outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in the homes of older adults. Care may take place in a patient's private residence or in a patient's room at an assisted or independent living facility. The in-home setting allows the therapist to evaluate and treat patients in a functional environment. The role organizes and delivers speech-language services to support rehabilitation, communication, swallowing, health, and functional performance. It offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

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

• Provide outpatient speech-language rehabilitation services in patients' homes and in assisted or independent living facilities.
• Supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as applicable and in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Follow department and patient treatment schedules and complete clinical and billing documentation on time; attend work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient-care, staffing, 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 therapeutic regimens suited to each patient's needs and capabilities.
• Adapt each patient's program and plan of care to individual needs.
• Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean, maintain, and report equipment requiring repair.
• Prioritize patient service and provide residents and families with compassionate, high-quality care that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, estimate rehabilitation potential and timelines, and develop treatment plans and goals with patients and caregivers.
• Implement speech-language pathology treatment and complete related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for cognitive communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing disorders, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, and functional communication and case-management skills in home and community settings.
• Coordinate the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct patients in their use.
• Identify possible hearing deficits and refer patients for assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, or personal amplification as appropriate.
• Select therapeutic activities suited to each individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Teach patients the skills and techniques needed to participate in therapeutic activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior in relation to rehabilitation potential.
• Reexamine patients as needed or required and modify or progress treatment plans.
• Coordinate home and community care with interdisciplinary team members and the 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 beginning on day one.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and relocation assistance through the Journey Travel Program.
• Exclusive discounts on wireless and TV, home, auto, renters and 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