Speech Therapist Assistant

The-Lakes-Home-Care; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care in Miami Beach, FL is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to support licensed SLPs in patient assessments, implement prescribed activities, and document progress.

You will work across pediatrics to geriatrics, assist in developing treatment plans, and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams, with flexible hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or certification
• Understanding of speech and language disorders and therapies
• Commitment to licensure maintenance and professional development

Responsibilities

• Assist SLPs in patient assessments and data gathering
• Implement prescribed therapy activities and exercises
• Provide direct patient care and document progress
• Support development and modification of individualized treatment plans
• Instruct patients in speech, language, and communication exercises
• Collaborate to implement AAC strategies
• Communicate with patients, families, and the care team
• Maintain accurate and timely progress notes
• Participate in team meetings to discuss plans and progress

Skills

Pediatric/adult/geriatric experience

IEP knowledge

Medical terminology familiarity

Critical care environment ability

Patient assessment techniques

Compassionate patient care

Standardized testing experience

Inpatient therapy experience

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in conducting patient assessments and gathering relevant information
• Implement prescribed therapeutic activities and exercises under the guidance of the Speech-Language Pathologist
• Provide direct patient care, monitoring and documenting progress during treatment sessions
• Support the Speech-Language Pathologist in developing and modifying individualized treatment plans
• Instruct patients in exercises and activities to improve speech, language, and communication skills
• Collaborate with the Speech-Language Pathologist to implement augmentative and alternative communication strategies
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and progress
• Participate in team meetings to discuss treatment plans and patient progress

Skills:

• Experience in pediatrics, adults and geriatrics or school settings
• Knowledge of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to speech pathology
• Ability to work in critical care environments
• Proficiency in patient assessment techniques
• Strong case management skills - Compassionate patient care approach
• Experience with standardized testing procedures
• Previous experience in inpatient settings

Requirements:

• Current and valid state licensure or certification
• Strong understanding of speech and language disorders and therapeutic techniques - Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to maintaining licensure and participating in professional development activities

The Lakes Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work hours where you create your own schedule