Speech Pathologist - FEES Endoscopist

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 four decades 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 a variety of services. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
  Preferred Experience: 2+ years experience working with the adult population with dysphagia, skilled nursing experience preferred. Training/competency will be provided through Powerback Swallow Solutions. Must hold CCC-SLP.

Responsibilities:

Powerback is seeking an energetic and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join Powerback Swallow Solutions’ team of FEES Endoscopists. This SLP’s primary job duty will be providing Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) to the adult population in the post-acute care setting. 

 

This position will focus primarily on completing FEES in a set geography, so the ability to travel is required. The clinician will primarily be completing FEES; however, the SLP will also provide patient care in the post-acute setting with other diagnoses, as needed.

 

Training Provided: Comprehensive FEES CEU and competency training. Dedicated leadership team providing ongoing clinical and operational support throughout the entirety of your career at Powerback.

 

Compliance: Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
Participates in required orientation and training programs.
Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.
Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

Qualifications:

Strong passion for instrumental swallow assessment, specifically FEES
Interest in community marketing of FEES and the willingness to grow the program within the geography 
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with colleagues 
Willingness to assist with other evaluation and treatment of the adult population in the post-acute setting
Possibility to assist in the growth and support of developing future Endoscopists through CEU participation and competency/support on-site visits and training. 
The SLP may also provide patient care in the post-acute setting with other diagnoses
Must possess a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders or a similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The Speech Language Pathologist must be licensed, certified or credentialed, as required in the state of practice.

Posted Salary Range: USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.