Bilingual Pediatric Speech-Language Assistant Flexible Hours

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team. You will work with patients across neonatal to geriatric age groups to treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders under the guidance of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, implementing therapy activities, documenting progress, and supporting individualized treatment plans while collaborating with the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or certification.
• Strong understanding of speech-language disorders and therapeutic techniques.
• Commitment to maintaining licensure and participating in professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in conducting patient assessments and gathering relevant information.
• Implement prescribed therapeutic activities and exercises under the guidance of the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Provide direct patient care, monitoring and documenting progress during treatment sessions.
• Support the Speech-Language Pathologist in developing and modifying individualized treatment plans.
• Instruct patients in exercises and activities to improve speech, language, and communication skills.
• Collaborate with the Speech-Language Pathologist to implement augmentative and alternative communication strategies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss treatment plans and patient progress.

Skills

Pediatrics

IEPs

Medical terminology

Critical care

Assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing

Inpatient settings

Job description

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team. You will work with patients across neonatal to geriatric age groups to treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders under the guidance of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, implementing therapy activities, documenting progress, and supporting individualized treatment plans while collaborating with the clinical team.