Speech Therapist Assistant

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant in Florida to support Speech-Language Pathologists in evaluating and treating patients across neonatal to geriatric ages. You will assist with assessments, implement therapy, and document progress during sessions.

You will help develop individualized treatment plans, teach exercises to improve speech and communication, and collaborate on AAC strategies while maintaining accurate records and participating in team meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatrics, adults and geriatrics or school settings.
• Knowledge of IEPs and pediatric therapy planning.
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to speech pathology.
• Ability to work in critical care environments.
• Proficiency in patient assessment techniques.
• Strong case management and compassionate patient care.
• Experience with standardized testing procedures.
• Inpatient settings experience

Responsibilities

• Assist SLPs in patient assessments and information gathering.
• Implement prescribed therapies under supervision.
• Provide direct patient care and document progress.
• Support treatment plan development and modification.
• Instruct patients in exercises to improve speech and communication.
• Collaborate on AAC strategies with the team.
• Maintain timely documentation of interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss plans and progress.

Skills

Pediatrics

Adult & Geriatric care

IEP knowledge

Medical terminology

Critical care

Assessment skills

Compassionate care

Standardized testing

Inpatient experience

Job description

The Lakes Home Care is hiring a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will work with patients to treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Patient populations may include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups

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