Speech Therapist Assistant (STA) Immokalee

The-Lakes-Home-Care; Immokalee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care in Immokalee, FL is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our caring team. You will assist Speech-Language Pathologists in assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across pediatric to geriatric populations.

Responsibilities include implementing therapy activities, documenting progress, developing treatment plans with the SLP, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or certification.
• Knowledge of speech-language disorders and therapeutic techniques.
• Commitment to maintaining licensure and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in patient assessments and information gathering.
• Implement prescribed therapies under SLP guidance.
• Provide direct patient care and document progress during treatment.
• Support development and modification of individualized treatment plans.
• Instruct patients in exercises to improve speech and communication skills.
• Collaborate to implement augmentative and alternative communication strategies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.
• Maintain timely documentation of patient interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss plans and progress.

Skills

Pediatrics

Adults & geriatrics

IEPs

Medical terminology

Critical care

Assessment techniques

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