Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant PRN provides treatment under supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist and completes a variety of tasks such as activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication; works with students who have identified speech and language disorders as well as other disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification and Licensure:

• CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Education and Experience:

An SLP-A must complete an approved course of academic study, field work under the supervision of an ASHA-certified and/or licensed SLP, and on-the-job training specific to SLP-A responsibilities and workplace behaviors.

· Required: Associate's degree in an SLPA program

or

a Bachelor's Degree in a Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders program

and

· successful completion of a minimum of one hundred (100) hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent

and

· demonstration of competency in the skills required of an SLPA.

Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· The speech-language therapist assistant implements appropriate treatment techniques per the plan of care to maximize patient function. Adhere to the responsibilities for SLP-As specified in this document and refrain from performing tasks or activities that are the sole responsibility of the SLP. Conduct oneself ethically within the scope of practice and responsibilities for an SLPA.

· Adapts conventional therapy techniques to meet the needs of patient. Adaptations are based on the patients’ and families’ physical and cognitive capabilities, intelligence level, interests, and discharge plans.

· Provides patient care in a safe and therapeutic environment by maintaining the privacy of the patients and families as described by HIPAA standards.

· Provides education to the patients and family members from admission to discharge by providing individualized instructions to maximize function.

· Demonstrates competency and knowledge of current standards of practice within the profession. Actively pursue continuing education and professional development activities.

· Engages in continuous quality improvement activities to evaluate compliance to standards, policies and procedures, and identifies strategies to improve patient care.

· Securing liability insurance.

· On date of session, documents patients’ evaluation of progress on EHR through daily SOAP notes and on flow charts in soft chart system.

· Maintains patient confidentiality by keeping information private as described by HIPAA standards.

· Completes at least the minimum supervision requirements for students/interns on site, as assigned by SLP director.

· Maintains a working knowledge of all Family Solutions services and capabilities offered to the community.

· Above all, I will exceed the expectations of my patients, their families, and my co-workers by consistently doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• SLPA License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $33