Speech Therapist Assistant (STA)

The-Lakes-Home-Care; Golf (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our caring team in Florida. You will work with patients across neonatal to geriatric ages, assisting with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapies under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

You will assist with assessments, implement therapy plans, document progress, and support communication strategies. Competitive salary and flexible hours are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric, adult, or geriatric populations.
• Familiarity with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to speech pathology.
• Ability to work in critical care environments.
• Proficiency 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 patient assessments and information gathering.
• Implement prescribed therapeutic activities and exercises.
• Provide direct patient care, monitoring, and documenting progress.
• Support development and modification of treatment plans.
• Instruct patients in exercises to improve communication skills.
• Collaborate on augmentative/alternative communication strategies.
• Communicate with patients, families and the inter-disciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss treatment plans.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

IEPs

Medical terminology

Critical care

Assessment techniques

Compassionate patient care

Standardized testing

Inpatient settings

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