Speech Therapist Assistant

The-Lakes-Home-Care; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our care team in New York. You will support Speech-Language Pathologists in assessments and treatment, work across pediatric to geriatric populations, and help implement therapy plans for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

Ideal candidates will have licensure, knowledge of IEPs, and experience in diverse settings including inpatient and critical care environments.

Qualifications

• Active state license or certification required.
• Knowledge of speech-language disorders and therapy techniques.
• Ability to work in critical care environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in conducting patient assessments.
• Implement prescribed therapeutic activities and exercises.
• Provide direct patient care, monitoring and documenting progress.
• Support treatment plan development and modification.
• Instruct patients in exercises to improve speech and communication skills.
• Collaborate on augmentative/alternative communication strategies.
• Communicate with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss treatment plans.

Skills

Pediatrics/geriatric experience

IEPs

Medical terminology

Critical care environments

Assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing

Inpatient settings

Education

State licensure or certification

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