Flexible Speech Therapy Assistant | All Ages

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Golf (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; 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 support SLPs in diagnosing and treating speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders across patient ages. You will provide direct patient care, document progress, and help develop individualized treatment plans.

Roles include collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, implementing exercises, and ensuring accurate records while maintaining licensure and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or certification.
• Understanding of speech and language disorders and therapies.
• Commitment to licensure maintenance and professional development.

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 experience

Geriatrics experience

IEPs knowledge

Medical terminology

Critical care

Assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing

Inpatient experience

Job description

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to support SLPs in diagnosing and treating speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders across patient ages. You will provide direct patient care, document progress, and help develop individualized treatment plans.

Roles include collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, implementing exercises, and ensuring accurate records while maintaining licensure and ongoing professional development.