Speech Therapist; Journey - SLP

Overview

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.

• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for full‑time team members;
  Dental and Vision for part‑time team members.
• Paid Time Off:
  Generous paid time off for full‑time and part‑time team members.
• Support for New Grads:
  Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program starts on day one, learning from the best in the field.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Free CEUs through Medbridge.
• H‑1B Visa & Relocation Assistance:
  Visa or Green Card sponsorship, plus Journey Travel Program to work across the U.S.
• Perks:
  Exclusive discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, eldercare, and more. Rewards through Power Zone Employee Recognition Program and Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Position Summary:

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Journey Traveler must travel nationwide for 13‑week assignments, providing speech‑language services in various settings and facilitating learning of communication and swallowing skills.

• Supervise CFYs temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of rehab services, adherence to plan of care, schedule, and timely documentation.
• Attend patient care, staffing conferences and related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
• Consult with team to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
• Adapt program/plan of care to individual 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 repair needs for equipment.
• Prioritize patient service, ensuring residents and families receive highest quality service in a caring, compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individual needs and rights.

Required:

Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders or similar, acceptable to ASHA.

• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and appropriate tests; interpret findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, predict improvement level, and design plan of care.
• Develop treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patient and caregivers; implement treatment plan and complete all related documentation.
• Apply therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive‑communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing disorders/dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory, pragmatics, psychosocial expression, functional communication.
• SLPs with specialized training in flexible/nasal endoscopy may be required to perform FEES.
• Coordinate acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct patients in use.
• Facilitate identification of hearing deficits and refer for assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, or amplification.
• Select appropriate activities suited to individual’s capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques required for therapeutic activities; evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify/progress treatment plan.
• Perform related duties as required.

Posted salary range: USD $55.00 – $70.00 per hour.