Speech Therapist

About the job

Powerback Rehabilitation is hiring a speech-language pathologist in Walla Walla. The therapist helps patients with communication and swallowing problems, planning their care and carrying out the plan with them.

Powerback provides physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy to help older adults stay active, working in skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living communities, outpatient clinics and patients' homes.

What you'll do

• Help patients communicate and swallow, and work to reduce or correct their disorders or deficits
• Design each patient's treatment plan and work through it with the patient
• Take responsibility for delivering rehab services effectively and efficiently
• Train patients and caregivers in skills that build independence and productivity
• Refer patients to other care when they need it and collaborate with other therapists
• Clean equipment and attend meetings

What you need

• A master's in speech-language pathology, in communication disorders or in a similar field acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• The ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, or eligibility to obtain it or to take part as an ASHA Clinical Fellow
• Any license, certification or credential the state requires

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans for full-time staff, and dental and vision for part-time staff
• Paid time off for full-time and part-time staff
• A clinical mentorship program, starting on day one, that supports new graduates
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) online through Medbridge
• Visa or green card sponsorship and relocation help
• Employee discounts on things like wireless and TV service, home, auto, renters and pet insurance, child care and elder care
• An employee recognition program and a professional development program for clinicians