Speech Therapy Assistant — Flexible Hours & Inpatient Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Job summary

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

The position involves working with patients across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations to treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Responsibilities include assisting Speech-Language Pathologists, implementing activities, documenting progress, and helping develop individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Speech-Language Pathologists with assessments.
• Implement prescribed activities under supervision.
• Provide direct patient care and document progress.
• Support treatment plan development and modification.
• Instruct patients to improve speech and communication.
• Collaborate on Augmentative and Alternative Communication strategies.
• Communicate with patients, families, and team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation of interactions and progress.
• Participate in team meetings.

Skills

Pediatrics & geriatrics

IEP knowledge

Medical terminology

Critical care

Assessment techniques

Case management

Standardized testing

Inpatient experience

Job description

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

The position involves working with patients across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations to treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Responsibilities include assisting Speech-Language Pathologists, implementing activities, documenting progress, and helping develop individualized treatment plans.