Speech Therapist (SLP) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services • Chicopee, MA

39d • 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 38 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population.
• Evaluate and treat patients in their home environment, which may include private residences, assisted living facilities, or independent living facilities.
• Organize and provide speech-language services to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Direct patient participation in 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.
• Supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required by state licensure and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation, 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 comprehensive patient needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team members and physicians to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care based on individual patient needs.
• 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.
• Prioritize patient service, ensuring high-quality care in a compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of tests and measures.
• Synthesize information and interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine predicted improvement and time required, identify precautions/contraindications, and design a plan of care.
• Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Implement the speech language pathology treatment plan and complete all related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide services including cognitive-communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing disorders/dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, and functional communication 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 refer for appropriate assessment and rehabilitation.
• Select appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques for therapeutic activities and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify/progress the plan of treatment.
• Coordinate care in the home and community with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members.
• Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
• Generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Free CEUs through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorships.
• Journey Travel Program.
• Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

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