Speech Therapist Assistant (STA)

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to support patients across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. You will collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists to implement treatment plans and document progress.

Responsibilities include assisting assessments, delivering therapy activities, and coordinating with families and care teams in various clinical settings; licensure as required and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Knowledge of IEPs and related planning.
• Familiarity with speech pathology terminology and concepts.
• 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 healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in patient assessments and information gathering.
• Implement prescribed therapy activities and exercises.
• Provide direct patient care and monitor progress during sessions.
• Support treatment plan development and modification with SLPs.
• Instruct patients in exercises to improve speech, language, and communication.
• Collaborate on augmentative and alternative communication strategies.
• Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation of interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss plans and progress.

Skills

Pediatrics & geriatrics

IEPs

Medical terminology

Critical care

Patient assessment

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