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Powerback is seeking an energetic and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join Powerback Swallow Solutions’ team of SLP 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.  

Preferred Experience: 1+ years experience working with the adult population with dysphagia. Experience with FEES is preferred however, a strong candidate with a passion for dysphagia will also be considered. Training/competency will be provided through Powerback Swallow Solutions. Must hold CCC-SLP.

Training: Micro-FEES CEU with competency training, depending on experience provided by the company. Ongoing clinical support with other SLP Endoscopists as well as expert FEES consultants 

Requirements:

• Strong passion for instrumental swallow assessment, specifically FEES

• Interest in community marketing of FEES and the willingness to grow the program within the geography 

• Must hold an active driver’s license with the ability for daily driving 

• 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. 

Speech Language Pathologist

Key information:

• Title: Speech Language Pathologist
• Location/work environment: In facility
• Reporting structure: Reporting to Director of Rehab

* These rates are negotiable and, in some cases, can be augmented with things like a sign on bonus, relocation assistance.

About the job

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you help patients get their power back. You are the person who can help people communicate, swallow, and work to diminish or remediate disorders or deficits. In doing this, you take responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services, you design the plan, and work with patients to execute those plans.

You're a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work.

You're equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual, and you know your goal is the design of a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their speech and communication abilities.

You're adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings. From cleaning equipment to reporting to meetings, you thrive in a setting that keeps you moving through your day.

You're a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.

You know that being a Speech Language Pathologist means you're a teacher who can train patients and caregivers on the skills they need to promote independence and productivity.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you

Who is Powerback?

Powerback Rehabilitation (Powerback) is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions. Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. It's patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.

Why Now?

Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive.

Isn't it time for you to work with a team where 86% of them know and feel their work makes a difference? So much so, we're certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work.

Now is the time for you to join Powerback.

What's next?

Powerback has streamlined our hiring process:

1. Applying takes 3 minutes, give or take.
2. You'll hear back from us within 1 business day.
3. If you meet the qualifications, a recruiter will call you for a 10-minute conversation within 2-3 business days, depending on your availability.
4. You will then be presented to the hiring manager
5. The hiring manager will reach out within a business day to schedule the interview.

^^ This all happens within 1-5 business days from the phone screen. ^^

6. After your interview, the hiring manager makes a quick decision. We aim to accomplish this within the week.
7. If the hiring manager wants to move forward, you will hear from us within a business day, because we are excited to get you started

Qualifications
1. A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders or similarly-titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
2. A Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow. We will also accept candidates who are eligible to obtain the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
3. Licensed, certified or credentialed, as required in the state of practice.