Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | Hope Learning Academy

Hope; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work

Paid holidays & leave

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) & Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hope Learning Academy in Springfield, IL is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to support a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in addressing speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. You will implement individualized plans, collect data, write daily treatment notes, maintain equipment, and assist with evaluation and record-keeping while safeguarding confidentiality.

Requires an Associate degree in Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent and Illinois SLPA license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree – Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Holds Illinois license as Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant.
• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Enhanced understanding of medical/clinical records, consents, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, guidance, and instruction to residents in individual and group settings, following plans developed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Collect data and write daily treatment notes as specified within each patient’s treatment plan.
• Maintain speech and language therapy equipment in good repair and make adjustments as necessary.
• Promote motivation in treatment through creativity while treating patients with confidentiality.
• Assist therapist with evaluation and record-keeping procedures as directed.

Skills

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree – Speech and Language Pathology

Tools

Illinois SLPA license

Job description

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Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | Hope Learning Academy

Reg Full Time Professional Springfield, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4000

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant - Springfield, IL

Hourly Range: $25.00 - $30.00

WHO WE ARE

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There’s no place like Hope.

SUMMARY

The Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), in collaboration with a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, promotes the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The SLPA is responsible for implementing the identified programs and services planned and directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide treatment, guidance, and instruction to residents in individual and group settings, following individual plans of care developed and evaluated by the Speech and Language Pathologist.


• Collect data and write daily treatment notes as specified within each patient’s treatment plan.


• Maintain speech and language therapy equipment in good repair and make adjustments as necessary.


• Promote motivation in treatment through creativity and treat patients with sensitivity and confidentiality.


• Assist therapist with evaluation and record keeping procedures as directed.

WHAT YOU WILL BRINGS

• Associate degree – Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent


• Holds Illinois license as Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant


• Professional and effective communication skills.


• Enhanced understanding of medical/clinical records, consents, and confidentiality.


• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Remote Work


• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year


• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.


• Short & long term disability.


• 401(k), Profit Share and Match


• Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement