Speech Therapist Assistant (STA) Lehigh Acres

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Lehigh Acres (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours where you create你的

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our clinical team in Lehigh Acres, FL. You will support patients across neonatal to geriatric ages in speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapy.

Under a Speech-Language Pathologist's supervision, you will implement prescribed activities, monitor progress, and document outcomes while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in conducting patient assessments.
• Implement prescribed therapeutic activities 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

Pediatrics & geriatrics experience

IEPs knowledge

Medical terminology in speechPathology

Critical care environment

Patient assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing procedures

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