Speech Therapist (Journey Travel) - SLP
location_onScott G. Diamond Police Facility, 5, Hancock Terrace, Franklin Falls, Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, 03235, United States
Job Description
About Powerback
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.
The Role
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Journey Traveler must be able to travel nationwide for 13 week assignments. This position provides flexibility to travel the country and work in various settings. On assignment the SLP organizes and provides speech-language services for the location to facilitate rehabilitation. They direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Also, the Speech Language Pathologist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for communication and swallowing, to diminish or remediate disorders or deficits. They direct activities to promote and maintain health, within the scope of practice and consistent with the Code of Ethics of the profession.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Scott G. Diamond Police Facility, 5, Hancock Terrace, Franklin Falls, Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, 03235, United States
Franklin, New Hampshire
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOrganize and provide speech-language services for rehabilitation
- check_circleDirect patient participation to restore and enhance performance
- check_circleFacilitate learning of communication and swallowing skills
- check_circleDeliver rehab services and ensure timely documentation
- check_circleAttend patient care and staffing conferences
- check_circleMake referrals to other disciplines for comprehensive care
- check_circleAdapt program and plan of care based on patient needs
- check_circleOrder supplies and maintain equipment as necessary
- check_circleDevelop treatment goals and implement treatment plans
- check_circlePerform Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
- check_circleCoordinate acquisition of adaptive communication devices
- check_circleFacilitate identification of hearing deficits and refer for assessment
Requirements
- verifiedMaster's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders or similarly titled area
- verifiedEligible for H-1B Visa or Green Card sponsorship
- verifiedAbility to travel nationwide for 13 week assignments
Benefits & Perks
Skills, education and keywords
Skills: speech-language pathology, communication disorders, cognitive-communication, speech intelligibility, oral motor skills, swallowing disorders, dysphagia, perceptual abilities, orientation, memory.
Education: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.