Speech Therapist - Clinical Fellow (CF)

Genesis Administrative Services • Cañon City, CO

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About The Position

Powerback is hiring a Speech Therapist Clinical Fellow to provide speech-language pathology services. The Clinical Fellow completes a minimum 36-week fellowship for full-time employment under the supervision and mentorship of a licensed, ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist. The role involves evaluating patients, establishing diagnoses and individualized plans of care, providing therapeutic treatment, and documenting services. The therapist also collaborates with patients, caregivers, and rehabilitation team members to support patient needs and progress.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or a similarly titled area acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Licensed, certified, or credentialed as required in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete the required Clinical Fellowship under the supervision and mentorship of a licensed, ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist.
• Meet applicable state provisional licensure requirements and practice in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards; where no provisional license applies, meet CMS supervision requirements for patients with Medicare.
• Communicate Clinical Fellowship and licensure status, requirements, documentation, and application progress to the direct supervisor and Director of Rehab.
• Meet productivity standards for the rehab gym or as directed by the Director of Rehab or Clinical Operations Area Director.
• 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 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 eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and report repair needs.
• Provide patient- and family-centered service in a caring and compassionate manner that respects individual needs and rights.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, estimate improvement and treatment timelines, and develop treatment goals and plans in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Deliver speech-language pathology treatment, including interventions for cognitive communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, and functional communication.
• Coordinate 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 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.
• Conduct routine reexaminations as needed to modify or progress treatment plans.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
• Clinical mentorship program for new graduates.
• Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
• Visa or Green Card sponsorship support and relocation assistance through the Journey Travel Program.
• Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and other offerings.
• PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
• Clinicians in Action professional development program.

What This Job Offers

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