School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Amergis; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for a travel assignment in Fort Worth, TX. The role supports the Speech Language Pathologist in delivering services, with 37.5 hours per week and a pay rate of $1,637 per week.

The candidate should have an SLPA associate’s degree (or a bachelor’s in related field), complete supervised fieldwork, and hold current licensure in Texas.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an SLPA program with an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s in SLP/communication disorders.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical equivalent as required by state/contract.
• Current certification or licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in the state of practice.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• One year of prior professional SLPA experience preferred.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services.
• Support clinical, educational, documentation and treatment activities.
• Work within the plan of care assigned by the Speech Language Pathologist and/or physician.

Education

Associate’s degree in SLPA

Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders

Job description

School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Setting: Schools Job Type: Travel Pay: $1637 / Week Hours: 37.50 Location: Fort Worth, TX

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant assists the SpeechLanguage Pathologist in providing speech and language services. The Speech Language Pathologist Assistantwill have clinical, educational, documentation, and treatment relatedactivities while working within the scope of responsibilities/ plan of careassigned by the Speech Language Pathologist and/or physician.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a graduate of a SLPA program with an associate’sdegree, or have a bachelor’s degree in a speech-language pathology orcommunication disorders program
• Successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours ofsupervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent asrequired by state and/or contract
• Current certification or licensure as a Speech-LanguagePathology Assistant in the State of Practice
• Complies with all relevantprofessional standards ofpractice
• One (1) year of prior professional Speech-Language PathologyAssistant experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.