Speech-Language Therapy Assistant, Flexible Hours

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team in Florida.

You will support Speech-Language Pathologists, assist in assessments, and help develop and implement treatment plans for patients across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. This role involves direct patient care, documentation of progress, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to enhance communication and swallowing functions.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure for SLP or equivalent certification
• Strong understanding of speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders
• Commitment to maintaining licensure and ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in patient assessments and information gathering
• Implement prescribed therapies under supervision
• Provide direct patient care and document progress
• Support development and modification of individualized treatment plans
• Instruct patients in exercises to improve speech and communication
• Collaborate on augmentative and alternative communication strategies
• Communicate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate documentation of interactions and progress
• Participate in team meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Adults & geriatrics experience

IEPs knowledge

Medical terminology familiarity

Critical care experience

Assessment techniques

Compassionate patient care

Standardized testing

Inpatient settings experience

Education

State licensure for Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team in Florida.

You will support Speech-Language Pathologists, assist in assessments, and help develop and implement treatment plans for patients across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. This role involves direct patient care, documentation of progress, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to enhance communication and swallowing functions.