Therapist-SLP PB Rehab to You
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
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. Why Powerback? - Benefits:We offer
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time and Part-Time team
members. - Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows:Our Powerback
Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn
from the best in the field. - Continuing Education:Keep growing
with free CEUs through Medbridge. - H-1B Visa & Relocation
Assistance:We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our
Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the
security of a full-time role. - Perks at Powerback:Enjoy exclusive
discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance,
Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone
Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our
Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities:The Speech Language Pathologist will primarily
provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting
for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a
patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an assisted
living facility, or in an independent living facility. Powerback
Rehabilitation To You allows the Speech Language Pathologist to
evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the
patient's home. The Speech Language Pathologist organizes and
provides speech-language services for the agency 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. This position
provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various
settings.1. As necessary or applicable, supervision of CFYs
temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance
with state licensure requirements and professional standards. 2.
Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment
schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as
well as work related meetings. 3. Attends and contributes to
patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings. 4.
Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address
the comprehensive needs of the patient. 5. Consults with other
members of the rehabilitation team and the physician to select the
most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and
capabilities of each patient. 6. Adapts program and/or plan of care
according to the needs of the individual patient. 7. Promotes a
safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety
hazards. 8. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary. 9. Cleans,
maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of
equipment, as necessary. 10. Puts Patient Service first, ensuring
that residents and families receive the highest quality of service
in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the
individual's needs and rights. 11. Screens, examines and evaluates
patients, including history, systems review, and application of
appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and
interprets examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis,
identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement
and the time required to achieve it, identify
precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops
appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the
patient and caregivers, implements the speech language pathology
treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record
keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not
limited to application of 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* case management skills in the home and
community 12. Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive communication
devices and instructs patients in their use. 13. Facilitates
identification of hearing deficits and appropriately refers for
assessment, diagnosis rehabilitation and/or personal amplification.
14. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's
physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest. 15.
Instructs patients in the skills and techniques required for
participation in therapeutic activities, and evaluates patient
progress, attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative
potential. 16. Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to
modify/progress plan of treatment. 17. Coordinates care in the home
and community with other members of the interdisciplinary team in
collaboration with the referring physician. 18. Performs other
related duties as required.Qualifications:* Must have a valid
Speech Language Pathologist license in the state(s) of practice, or
proof of license eligibility.* Must have a valid driver's license
or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients'
residence.Posted Salary Range: USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.
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