Speech Therapist Assistant (STA)

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is hiring a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team. The role involves helping patients across neonatal to geriatric groups with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.

You will work with Speech-Language Pathologists to conduct assessments, implement therapies, monitor progress, and document outcomes, while collaborating on treatment plans and AAC strategies. Flexible hours offered.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or certification.
• Knowledge of speech and language disorders and therapeutic techniques.
• Commitment to licensure maintenance and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in assessments.
• Implement prescribed activities under supervision.
• Provide direct patient care and document progress.
• Support treatment plan development and modification.
• Instruct patients in speech and communication exercises.
• Collaborate on AAC strategies.
• Communicate with patients, families, and team members.
• Maintain timely patient documentation.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

IEPs knowledge

Medical terminology

Critical care experience

Assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing

Inpatient experience

Education

State license/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