Speech Therapy Assistant | Flexible Hours

The-Lakes-Home-Care; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Job summary

The Lakes Home Care is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team. You will work with patients across neonatal to geriatric ages to support speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapy under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team to improve communication outcomes in various settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists in conducting patient assessments and gathering 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

Pediatrics care

IEPs knowledge

Medical terminology

Critical care environment

Assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing

Inpatient experience

Job description

The Lakes Home Care is seeking a Speech Therapist Assistant to join our team. You will work with patients across neonatal to geriatric ages to support speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing therapy under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and collaborating with the care team to improve communication outcomes in various settings.