Travel Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Jersey Shore, PA
Company: TechLink Systems, Inc.
Location: Antes Fort
Posted on: January 31, 2026
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Job Description:
Speech Language Pathologist Location: Jersey Shore, PA Agency:
TechLink Systems, Inc. Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for
details) Shift Information: Rotating - 4 days x 8 hours Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Title:
Speech Language Pathologist Location (Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?):
Jersey Shore, PA (ONSITE) Contract Duration: 13 weeks Working
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Total Weekly Hours: 35 POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 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. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Must
have a valid Speech Language Pathologist license in the state(s) of
practice, or proof of license eligibility. 2. Must possess or be
eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to
participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow. 3. Must have a valid driver
s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the
patients residence. JOB SKILLS: 1. Good organizational and time
management skills. 2. Good verbal and written communication skills.
COMPLIANCE: 1. 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. 2. Participates in
required orientation and training programs. 3. Promptly reports
concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor,
Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity
Hotline. 4. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and
investigations. 5. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance
and process improvement activities.
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