Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Overview

The licensed Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) will organize and conduct medically prescribed speech therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting. Under the direction of their supervisor, the SLPA will direct the patient and their caregiver in selected tasks to reinforce and enhance performance.

• Therapist Owned/Operated - We understand your challenges firsthand.
• Ethically Centered - Our clients and therapists are our top priority.
• Work Life Balance - Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.
• Create Your Own Schedule - Choose patients and treatment times.

• Provide clinical treatment to patients including direct treatment, and family/caregiver education regarding status, goals, and progress.
• Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
• Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
• Consult with supervisor on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Participate in supervised visits as outlined by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology.
• Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Attend Continuing Education activities.
• Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
• Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Will serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Communication Disorders and Sciences.
• Current state-issued professional licensure.
• Valid state driver license.
• CPR certification.
• 0 - 2 years of experience.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

• Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instruction and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling activities.
• Most time is spent using hands, fingers, and senses to handle, feel, talk, and hear.
• Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting.
• Moderate physical activity performing therapy-related tasks.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Moderate noise level (office with computers, phone, printers, light traffic).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.