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The Lakes Home Care, Inc.; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; 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 team. You will support Speech-Language Pathologists in assessing and treating patients across neonatal to geriatric populations, implement activities, and document progress.

You will work in inpatient and clinical settings, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, ensure accurate charting, and help develop individualized treatment plans while maintaining licensure and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or certification
• Understanding of speech and language disorders and therapeutic techniques
• 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 supervision
• Provide direct patient care, monitoring and documenting progress
• Support treatment plan development and modification with the SLP
• Instruct patients in exercises to improve speech and communication
• Collaborate on augmentative and alternative communication strategies
• Communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress
• Participate in team meetings to discuss treatment plans

Skills

Pediatrics/adults/geriatrics

IEPs knowledge

Medical terminology familiarity

Critical care experience

Patient assessment skills

Case management

Standardized testing experience

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