Speech Therapist Assistant (STA)

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours – create your own/

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to support SLPs in evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across pediatric to geriatric patients.

You will assist with assessments, implement therapies, document progress, and help develop individualized plans, while collaborating with families and the care team in a flexible, patient-centered setting.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatrics

IEPs

Medical terms

Critical care

Assessment techniques

Case management

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