Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Lowcountry Therapy Center, Bluffton Bluffton, SC
Description
Lowcountry Therapy is a family-oriented outpatient pediatric clinic with locations in both Bluffton and Port Royal, SC. We provide services in both of our Bluffton and Port Royal facilities, customized for sensory and play. We also provide services in the community including both in-home as well as private schools and daycares. Our diverse caseload offers an excellent opportunity for a variety of treatment approaches. Our friendly, dedicated, and supportive staff creates a positive, flexible and team-based work environment.
We are looking for a full-time Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to join our Bluffton clinic. We accept entry-level therapists, and the pay range is based on experience and productivity.
Requirements
An average day for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant:
- Participation (with Supervisor) in creating an individualized Plan of Cares, for each patient, which defines treatment rendered, frequency of treatment and measurable short- and long-term goals.
- Implements treatment to correct disorders of speech, language, voice, oral-pharyngeal function, and cognitive/ communication skills. Develop and dispense augmentative and alternate communication systems and provide training in their use
- Consultation provides consultation and educational and other advisory services to the patient, family members and caregivers. To hearing impaired individuals, screening of hearing, limited to pass/fail determination and screening of other skills for the purpose of speech-language evaluation
- Re-evaluation- constantly reevaluates the patient to determine the efficacy of the care and adjusts the plan accordingly by modifying the treatment and adjusting the goals
- Documentation- Maintains all patient documentation including participation in original evaluation, plan of care, daily progress notes and discharge notes
Job Requirements:
- A passion for pediatrics and outstanding patient care skills
- Knowledge and abilities to provide high-quality therapy
- Excellent communication and personal relationship skills
- A passion for working in teams and independently
- A high standard of quality and attention to detail
- Impeccable organization and time management skills
- The drive to take initiative and own your tasks from start to finish
- Excellent knowledge of Google Drive and experience with an iPad
- A willingness to travel locally
Education and Licensure Requirements:
- 100 Clinical Clock Hours from an accredited university or college required to practice in the state of South Carolina as an SLPA
- Bachelor's preferred
- CPR certification preferred
We have:
- A dedication to providing the highest quality therapy, designed to serve each child's potential
- A passion for empowering the participation of family and caregivers in the therapy process
- A commitment to empowering children to participate in life's activities
- A commitment to support the growth of our professional team through clinical excellence and continued education
- A 12-week mentorship program for new graduates
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork- including weekly team meetings and team-building events
- A passion for community involvement
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible schedules including paid time off
- Health, dental, vision plans and short-term disability
- We match 4% with our 401(k) plan
- We offer a stipend for licensing costs, malpractice, materials, etc.
- We offer quarterly in-house CEU opportunities
- We close the week between Christmas & New Years to allow our team to spend with their families
Lowcountry Therapy provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.