Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist | Mobile Outpatient Therapy Chicopee, MA | Part time (15 hours/wk) Weekdays Pay $48-$63 per treatment. 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 team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part‑Time team members. Paid Time Off : We offer generous paid time off to Full‑Time and Part‑Time team members. Support for New Grads : 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. As necessary or applicable, supervise CFY temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards. Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings. Make referrals to other disciplines, agencies to address comprehensive needs of the patient. Consult 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. Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient. Promote a safe environment and enforce elimination of fire and safety hazards. Order supplies and equipment as necessary. Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment, as necessary. Put Patient Service first, ensuring residents and families receive highest quality of service. Screen, examine and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesize information and interpret findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design plan of care. Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patient and caregivers, implement the treatment plan, and complete all related documentation and record keeping. Coordinate acquisition of adaptive communication devices and instruct patients in their use. Facilitate identification of hearing deficits and appropriately refer for assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation and/or personal amplification. Select appropriate activities suited to individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest. Instruct patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in therapeutic activities, evaluate patient progress, attitudes and behavior related to rehabilitative potential. Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify/progress plan of treatment. Coordinate care in the home and community with other members of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with the referring physician. Perform other related duties as required. Core Competencies 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 home and community 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 patients' residence. Posted Salary Range USD $48.00 - $63.00 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr Powerbackrehabtoyou