Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Roth

403(b) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc. seeks a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to provide treatment to clients, helping them develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. The role emphasizes adapting tasks, educating families, and improving participation in activities.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders and at least one year of SLPA experience, with familiarity with Microsoft Office; pediatric and adult experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from an accredited program.
• A minimum of one year experience as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant.
• Experience with children and adults is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech and Language treatment to clients to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 403(b) Roth
• 403(b) match
• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Summary:

Provides the Speech and Language treatment of the clients to develop, recover, or maintain their daily living and work skills focusing on adapting the environment, modifying a task, teaching a skill, and educating the client/family in order to help the client increase participation in and performance of daily activities.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from an accredited program.

Experience: A minimum of one year experience as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. Have a working knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point). Preferred experience working with children and adults.

Required Credentials: Current state licensure through the Department of Health. CPR/First Aid Certification preferable but will train to obtain certification. Valid Florida Class D driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

All employees must pass a background screening and drug test for employment.

Physical Demands:

The ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, equipment and/or clients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.