Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)

Location: Hagerstown and Frederick, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

Speech Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs) are expected to assist the supervising SLP with administering and scoring screenings for clinical interpretation by the SLP, and provide direct treatment to children with speech, language, voice, fluency, and feeding/swallowing delays and disorders. The SLPA will assist the supervising SLP in collecting client background and medical history for diagnostic and treatment purposes. The SLPA will demonstrate competency in identifying adaptive equipment for augmentative‑assistive communication needs.

The SLPA will follow a treatment plan and monitor progress for each child on his/her caseload, as set forth by the supervising SLP. The SLPA is expected to maintain thorough, up‑to‑date treatment notes on each client and develop appropriate home programs for clients when applicable. The SLPA is expected to demonstrate effective communication skills between therapists, client and client’s family.

Minimum Education:

• Meets or exceeds the qualifying requirements in Maryland to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
• An active license to practice speech therapy in the state of Maryland

Minimum Experience: One or more years of clinical experience in a pediatric therapy setting is preferred. Proficiency in conducting treatments in pediatric clinic‑based settings. Effective written and oral communication skills are also required throughout this process.

Physical Demands: Moderate physical effort, standing/walking, occasionally lifts supplies and/or equipment, occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, manual dexterity and mobility.

• Wage Range: $23-$35/hr
• Paid Time Off: Up to 5.54 hrs earned bi‑weekly
• Holiday Pay: up to 10 paid holidays
• Free CEU: free courses offered + reimbursement on approved coursework
• Retirement: Employer contribution to IRA
• Health Insurance: Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Life Insurance: Employer‑paid life insurance (30 hours/wk+)
• Employee Assistance Program: Employer‑paid program
• Employee Discounts: Employee discounts on PMC classes, activities and events.
• Company Events: Employer sponsored events for our staff (and their families) to enjoy!