Travel School SLPA: Help Kids Speak and Thrive

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for a travel assignment in Fort Worth, TX. The role supports the Speech Language Pathologist in delivering services, with 37.5 hours per week and a pay rate of $1,637 per week.

The candidate should have an SLPA associate’s degree (or a bachelor’s in related field), complete supervised fieldwork, and hold current licensure in Texas.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an SLPA program with an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s in SLP/communication disorders.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical equivalent as required by state/contract.
• Current certification or licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in the state of practice.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• One year of prior professional SLPA experience preferred.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services.
• Support clinical, educational, documentation and treatment activities.
• Work within the plan of care assigned by the Speech Language Pathologist and/or physician.

Education

Associate’s degree in SLPA

Bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for a travel assignment in Fort Worth, TX. The role supports the Speech Language Pathologist in delivering services, with 37.5 hours per week and a pay rate of $1,637 per week.

The candidate should have an SLPA associate’s degree (or a bachelor’s in related field), complete supervised fieldwork, and hold current licensure in Texas.