Speech Therapist Assistant (STA) Miami Gardens

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team in Florida.

You will work with patients across neonatal to geriatric ages, assisting with speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapy under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist. Responsibilities include administering prescribed activities, documenting progress, and supporting individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatrics/geriatrics/ adults

IEPs

Medical terminology

Critical care environment

Assessment techniques

Compassionate patient 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