Speech Therapist (SLP) - Mobile Outpatient

Genesis Administrative Services•Vernon, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in the homes of older adults, including private residences and residents’ rooms in assisted or independent living facilities. The role organizes and delivers speech-language services to support rehabilitation in patients’ everyday environments. It facilitates the skills needed for communication and swallowing, helps diminish or remediate disorders and deficits, and promotes and maintains health within the scope of practice and professional ethics. The position offers a flexible schedule and work across various settings. The Speech Therapist evaluates patients, establishes diagnoses and treatment plans, sets goals with patients and caregivers, delivers therapy, and completes clinical and billing documentation. Treatment may address cognitive communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing, perception, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, functional communication, and case management in home and community settings. The therapist also coordinates care with patients’ caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams; supports the use of adaptive communication devices; and refers patients for hearing assessment or related services when appropriate.

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

Supervise CFYs, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required by state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Follow department and patient treatment schedules and complete clinical and billing documentation and work-related meetings on time.
Attend and contribute to patient care, 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 therapeutic regimens appropriate to each patient’s needs and capabilities.
Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary; maintain equipment and identify and report repair needs.
Provide patient-centered service in a caring and compassionate manner that recognizes residents’ and families’ needs and rights.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses; identify impairments, precautions, contraindications, and expected improvement; and develop treatment plans and goals with patients and caregivers.
Implement speech-language pathology treatment plans and complete related documentation and records.
Provide therapeutic interventions addressing cognitive communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing disorders, perception, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, functional communication, and home and community case management skills.
Coordinate acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct patients in their use.
Facilitate identification of hearing deficits and refer patients for assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, or personal amplification as appropriate.
Select therapeutic activities suited to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
Instruct patients in skills and techniques for therapeutic activities and evaluate their progress, attitudes, and behavior in relation to rehabilitation potential.
Perform routine reexaminations as needed or required to modify or progress the treatment plan.
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.
Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
Visa or Green Card sponsorship support.
Journey Travel Program providing opportunities to 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 offerings.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.