Speech Therapist

Powerback; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for

Paid Time Off for all staff

Clinical Mentorship Program

Free CEUs through Medbridge

Visa sponsorship & relocation support

PowerZone rewards program

Job summary

Powerback is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to help patients communicate, swallow, and improve speech across multiple care settings. You will design and implement rehab plans, assess progress, and collaborate with peers to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role involves working with patients and families in skilled nursing, outpatient, and home-based care, with emphasis on personalized, compassionate therapy to restore independence and maximize quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent
• Licensed, certified or credentialed as required in the state of practice

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehab services as a Speech Language Pathologist and design patient-specific plans
• Collaborate with patients and caregivers to promote independence and communication
• Assist in diverse settings including skilled nursing, outpatient clinics, and home-based care

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed or certified as required by state

Job description

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.

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 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

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!

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. Licensed, certified or credentialed, as required in the state of practice.

Posted Salary Range

USD $60.00 - USD $65.00 /Hr.