Speech Therapist Assistant (STA)

The-Lakes-Home-Care; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care in New York is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to support patients across neonatal to geriatric ages. You will work under a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide direct care, document progress, and help implement individualized treatment plans.

This role emphasizes collaboration with families and the interdisciplinary team, use of IEPs knowledge, and care in pediatric, adult, and critical care settings. Flexible hours are offered as part of The Lakes benefits.

Qualifications

• Current SLPA license or NY certification.
• Experience with speech-language pathology terminology.
• Ability to work in inpatient and critical care settings.

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 exercises to improve speech and language.
• Collaborate on augmentative and alternative communication strategies.
• Communicate with patients, families, and team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation of interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss plans.

Skills

Pediatrics/adults/geriatrics

IEP knowledge

Medical terminology

Critical care

PT assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing

Inpatient experience

Education

State licensure as SLPA or related licensure

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