What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapy Assistant position at Sand Canyon Therapy?
Company Description
At Sand Canyon Therapy, we believe every voice deserves to be heard. Serving individuals from birth to age 105, we provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services to support communication, cognition, feeding, and swallowing across the lifespan. Our clinic, located in the heart of a large, rural community, offers both in-person and teletherapy services, ensuring access and consistency. We specialize in articulation, language, executive function, social-pragmatic skills, fluency, cognition, and feeding/swallowing therapy, tailoring every session to the individual’s needs and goals.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Speech Therapy Assistant based in Hemingford, NE. Some work from home is acceptable. The Speech Therapy Assistant will support speech therapists in the delivery of therapy sessions, aid in the development of individualized treatment plans, assist with communication exercises, and document patient progress. Day-to-day tasks include working with individuals across the lifespan to implement therapy activities, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with the therapy team to adjust treatment as needed.
Qualifications
- Experience in Speech Therapy and Speech
- Strong Communication skills
- Background in Education
- Ability to Work With Children
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping abilities
- Empathy, patience, and a supportive approach
- Certification as a Speech Therapy Assistant or related field is a plus
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team