Speech Therapist Assistant (STA) Lehigh Acres

The-Lakes-Home-Care; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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 support Speech-Language Pathologists in evaluating and treating patients across pediatric to geriatric populations. You will help implement therapy plans, document progress, and facilitate communication strategies to improve speech and swallowing functions.

Ideal candidates hold current state licensure or certification, with strong knowledge of IEPs, medical terminology, and inpatient care settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in patient assessments.
• Implement prescribed activities under supervision.
• Provide direct patient care and document progress.
• Support development of individualized treatment plans.
• Instruct patients on speech and communication exercises.
• Collaborate on augmentative communication strategies.
• Communicate with patients, families, and team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss plans.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Adults & geriatrics

IEPs knowledge

Medical terminology

Critical care familiarity

Patient assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing

Inpatient settings

Education

State licensure or certification

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