Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Medical

UNT Dallas; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Free life insurance

Paid time off

On-site childcare discounts

403B/Retirement match

Short & long-term disability

Support in continuing education

Job summary

UCP of Central Florida seeks a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to provide direct therapy in-clinic and outpatient settings, guided by licensed SLPs. You will support a multi-disciplinary team and help implement documented treatment plans for pediatric clients.

The role requires a FL SLPA license and a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with prior pediatric experience preferred. Join a mission-driven organization serving eight campuses across Central Florida.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
• Active Speech Language Pathology Assistant License from the state of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Submit accurate Superbills daily per UCP guidelines.
• Manage and align client coverage and schedules to meet productivity goals.
• Ensure HIPAA confidentiality across all client files and information.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CSD

Florida SLPA license

Job description

Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.

Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathology assistant (SLPA) - Medical is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida (UCP) in-clinic and outpatient clients according to all local, state, and federal regulations. This position reports to the Therapy Practice Office Manager (TPOM) at each campus where services are rendered. The SLPA ensures all clients under her/his care caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each client’s abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Submits accurate and timely Superbills on a daily basis according to UCP guidelines.
• Provides and monitors client coverage and turn in revised schedules on a weekly basis. This requires achieving monthly and annual productivity goals based on existing caseload.
• Ensures compliance of UCP Confidentiality and HIPAA patient rights procedures for all client files and information on therapist caseload.
• Assists the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.
• Assists the SLP during assessment of clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.
• Follows documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Collects data on client achievement for the purpose of documenting activities, and preparing reports.
• Documents client performance (i.e., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP on a timely basis.
• Programs and provides instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices as instructed by the SLP.
• Adapts materials and equipment as directed by the supervising SLP.
• Assists the supervising SLP in facilitating meetings/communications between therapists, staff, parents, etc. for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding clients’ goals.
• Attends campus Therapy team meetings, SLPA meetings, and other required meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include:

• health insurance (free option after the first year)
• dental insurance options
• free life insurance
• paid time off
• discounted on-site childcare
• 403B/Retirement match
• short & long term disability
• support in continuing your education

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Active Speech Language Pathology Assistant License from the state of Florida

Minimum Experience:

• 1-year experience preferred in a pediatric population in an interdisciplinary setting.