Speech Therapy Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; 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 Therapy Assistant to join our patient-centered team. You will assist Speech-Language Pathologists with assessments, implement therapy, document progress, and support individualized treatment plans across pediatric to geriatric populations.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, progress monitoring, and collaboration to develop and modify plans. Instructors patients in exercises to improve speech and communication skills.

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 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

Pediatrics

Adults & Geriatrics

IEPs

Medical terminology

Critical care

Assessment skills

Case management

Inpatient experience

Job description

The Lakes Home Care, Inc. is seeking a Speech Therapy Assistant to join our patient-centered team. You will assist Speech-Language Pathologists with assessments, implement therapy, document progress, and support individualized treatment plans across pediatric to geriatric populations.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, progress monitoring, and collaboration to develop and modify plans. Instructors patients in exercises to improve speech and communication skills.