Pediatric Speech Therapist Assistant — Flexible Hours

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Florida; Sur place; USD 48 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours where you create你的

Résumé du poste

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is hiring a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will work with patients to treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across neonatal to geriatric populations.

You will assist in assessments, implement therapy under supervision, and document progress. Responsibilities include direct patient care, developing treatment plans with the SLP, and collaborating on communication strategies while maintaining

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in patient assessments and information gathering.
• Implement prescribed activities and exercises under SLP guidance.
• Provide direct patient care and document progress during sessions.
• Support development and modification of individualized treatment plans.
• Instruct patients in exercises to improve speech, language, and communication.
• Collaborate with SLP to implement augmentative communication strategies.
• Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress.

Connaissances

Pediatrics/Adults/Geriatrics

IEPs

Medical terminology

Critical care

Assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing

Inpatient experience

Description du poste

The Lakes Home Care is hiring a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will work with patients to treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Patient populations may include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups

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:

• Experience in pediatrics, adults and geriatrics or school settings

• Knowledge of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

• Familiarity with medical terminology related to speech pathology

• Ability to work in critical care environments

• Proficiency in patient assessment techniques

• Strong case management skills - Compassionate patient care approach

• Experience with standardized testing procedures

• Previous experience in inpatient settings

Requirements:

• Current and valid state licensure or certification

• Strong understanding of speech and language disorders and therapeutic techniques - Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to maintaining licensure and participating in professional development activities

The Lakes Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work hours where you create your own schedule