Speech Therapist-Clin Fellow
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Sunbury
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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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 while
providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.
With over 38 years 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: 1.
SLP-CF must complete a minimum of 36 weeks (for full time
employment) Clinical Fellowship while being supervised and mentored
by a licensed, ASHA certified SLP. 2. SLP-CF must complete all
requirements for provisional licensure, if applicable to the state,
and practice in accordance to state licensure requirements and
professional standards for the duration of the provisional license
and Clinical Fellowship. If no provisional licensure in the state,
must meet the supervision requirements set forth by CMS for
patients with Medicare for the duration of the Clinical Fellowship.
3. Communicates status of Clinical Fellowship and licensure to
direct supervisor and Director of Rehab in a timely manner. This
includes status of necessary requirements, completion of required
documentation for Clinical Fellowship, and completion of licensure
documentation and application as well as receipt of CCC and
permanent license. 4. SLP-CF will not be eligible to provide
supervision to students during the Clinical Fellowship. 5. Meets
productivity standards for the rehab gym, or as directed by the
Director of Rehab/Clinical Operations Area Director. 6. Attends and
contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related
meetings. 7. Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in
order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient. 8.
Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select
the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs
and capabilities of each patient. 9. Adapts program and/or plan of
care according to the needs of the individual patient. 10. Promotes
a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety
hazards. 11. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary. 12.
Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of
equipment, as necessary. 13. 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. 14. 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 15. Coordinates the acquisition of adaptive
communication devices and instructs patients in their use. 16.
Facilitates identification of hearing deficits and appropriately
refers for assessment, diagnosis rehabilitation and/or personal
amplification. 17. Selects appropriate activities suited to the
individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and
interest. 18. Instructs patient in the skills and techniques
required for participation in therapeutic activities, and evaluates
patient progress, attitudes and behavior as related to
rehabilitative potential. 19. Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment. 20. Performs
other related duties as required. Qualifications: 1. They must
possess 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. The Speech Language
Pathologist must be licensed, certified or credentialed, as
required in the state of practice. Posted Salary Range: USD $33.00
- USD $43.00 /Hr.
Keywords: Powerback Rehabilitation, Harrisburg , Speech Therapist-Clin Fellow, Healthcare , Sunbury, Pennsylvania