Speech Therapist (Journey Travel) - SLP

Genesis Administrative Services • Winchester, OH

6d • 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

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Ability to travel nationwide for 13-week assignments.
• Must be able to work across the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training and competence in flexible/nasal endoscopy for evaluating and treating disorders of swallowing function.

Responsibilities

• Travel nationwide for 13-week assignments.
• Provide speech-language services to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Direct patient participation in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
• Facilitate learning of skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing.
• Diminish or remediate disorders or deficits.
• Direct activities to promote and maintain health.
• Supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel.
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of rehab services.
• Adhere to established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies.
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care according to patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce 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 residents and families receive high-quality care.
• 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 predicted level of improvement and time required, 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.
• Complete all related documentation and record keeping.
• Perform Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) if trained and competent.
• Coordinate the acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct patients in their use.
• Facilitate identification of hearing deficits and 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 skills and techniques required for participation in therapeutic activities.
• Evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Perform routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new grads and clinical fellows.
• Free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorships.
• Journey Travel Program.
• Exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level