Speech Therapist - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Panama City, FL

12d

About The Position

Powerback is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to provide outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in the homes of older adults. Patient settings may include private residences and rooms in assisted or independent living facilities. The role supports care in patients’ most functional environments and includes a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

The Speech Language Pathologist organizes and provides speech-language services to facilitate rehabilitation, restore and enhance performance, and develop skills essential for communication and swallowing. The position includes evaluating patients, establishing diagnoses and treatment plans, delivering therapy, monitoring progress, and documenting services. Care is coordinated with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical fellows, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required by 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 help eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean, maintain, and report equipment needing repair.
• Provide patient-centered service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes residents’ and families’ needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, determine predicted improvement and timing, and design plans of care and treatment goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Implement speech-language pathology treatment plans and complete related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide therapeutic interventions in areas including cognitive-communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, dysphagia, 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 activities suited to each patient's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
• Teach patients the skills and techniques needed for therapeutic activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, behavior, and rehabilitative potential.
• Reexamine patients 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.
• 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 a travel program that allows work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other services.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

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