School Based SLPA, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant at INTERNATIONAL STAFFING CONSULTANTS [...]

INTERNATIONAL STAFFING CONSULTANTS; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

INTERNATIONAL STAFFING CONSULTANTS is looking for a School Based Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant in Gadsden, AL. The role is part-time to full-time in a school setting where you will assist speech language pathologists in assessing and treating patients.

The ideal candidate should have an active speech therapy license, a caring attitude, and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include conducting screenings, implementing treatment plans, and tracking patient progress.

Qualifications

• Active speech therapy license is required.
• Candidates must possess a caring attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language screenings as directed.
• Assist in implementing treatment plans for patients.
• Track patient progress and report to SLP.
• Help patients develop communication and feeding skills.
• Prepare therapy materials and maintain equipment.
• Document patient progress in compliance with legal requirements.
• Communicate treatment plans with patients and families.

Skills

Active speech therapy license

Caring attitude

Great personality and people skills

1 year professional speech therapy experience

Job description

School Based SLPA, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant job at INTERNATIONAL STAFFING CONSULTANTS. Gadsden, AL.

Work Part-time to Full-time in a school setting!

Our team is growing and looking for the best Speech Therapist Assistant to care for our wonderful patients.

Speech-language pathology Assistants are support personnel who, following academic coursework, fieldwork, and on-the-job training, perform tasks prescribed, directed, and supervised by ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists. A speech language pathology assistant (SLPA) would assist a speech language pathologist (SLP) in assessing and treating patients with language, speech, fluency and voice disorders or impediments. Assistants aid in patient care and research, implementing speech and language programs planned by the SLP, and compiling data to assess the quality of the program.

Other duties:

• Conduct speech and language screenings, as directed by the supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assist in the implementation of treatment plans for patients with communication and swallowing disorders.
• Track patient progress and report to the supervising Speech Language Pathologist.
• Help patients develop communication and feeding skills through individual and group therapy sessions.
• Prepare therapy materials and equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of therapy equipment and materials.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Document patient progress and treatment sessions in accordance with clinical and legal requirements.
• Communicate with patients and their families about treatment plans, progress, and goals.

Qualifications

• Active speech therapy license
• Caring attitude
• Great personality and people skills
• 1 year(professional) speech therapy experience