Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - School - (SLPA - School)

RN.com; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is partnering with a well-regarded Katy, Texas school district to hire a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) on a contract basis. The SLPA will provide direct therapy under licensed SLP supervision, coordinate with the supervising clinician, and help with data collection and IEP paperwork.

Responsibilities include co-therapy with the SLP, conducting student observations, and ensuring compliance with state supervision rules.

Qualifications

• SLPA must work under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP and adhere to state supervision requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy services to students under the supervision of a licensed SLP.
• Co-therapy with supervising SLP and participation in observation sessions.
• Assist with gathering assessment and therapy materials, IEP paperwork, and data tracking; report observations to supervising SLP.

Job description

AMN Healthcare is partnering with a well-respected school district in Katy, Texas to hire a highly motivated and passionate Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a contract position. SLPA clinicians must be willing to support a friendly, positive, and professional environment while working in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities for this role include providing direct therapy services to students under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP. Other responsibilities might include co-therapy with supervising SLP, student observations, gathering assessment and therapy materials, gathering IEP paperwork, tracking data, and reporting observations and data to supervising SLP. SLPA is responsible for understanding state supervision requirements and coordinating and meeting with supervising SLP to ensure compliance with all regulations. SLPA will not complete formal evaluations, write IEPs, or otherwise act in place of a licensed SLP.