Speech Therapist Assistant (STA)

The-Lakes-Home-Care; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care is seeking a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team. You will support SLPs with assessments, treatment, and direct patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, thorough documentation, and collaboration with families and other professionals. Ideal candidates hold current licensure or certification and have experience with diverse age groups, strong communication, and the ability to implement

Qualifications

• Experience across pediatric, adult and geriatric populations.
• Knowledge of IEPs and related education plans.
• Familiarity with medical terminology in speech pathology.
• Ability to work in critical care environments.
• Proficient in patient assessment techniques.
• Strong case management and compassionate care approach.
• Experience with standardized testing procedures.
• Previous inpatient setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in assessments and information gathering.
• Implement prescribed therapy activities under supervision.
• Provide direct patient care and monitor progress during sessions.
• Assist in developing and modifying treatment plans.
• Instruct patients in exercises to improve speech and communication.
• Collaborate on augmentative and alternative communication strategies.
• Communicate with patients, families, and the care team.
• Maintain accurate documentation of interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss progress.

Skills

Pediatrics & geriatrics

IEPs knowledge

Medical terminology

Critical care experience

Assessment techniques

Documentation & case notes

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