Regional Speech-Language Therapy Assistant

National Heritage Academies•Raleigh, NC

25d

About The Position

The Speech-Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to implement treatment plans for individuals with communication and swallowing disorders.

Requirements

Completion of an Associate's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assisting from an accredited institution of higher learning, community college, or equivalent program; or evidence of successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution as well as evidence of successful completion of courses developed by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges. Assistants must achieve a passing score on a competency test approved by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Previous experience preferred.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, compassion, patience, adaptability, and attention to detai
Ability to operate computer
Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology, normal communication development, phonetics, developmental psychology, various types of disabilities seen in school children, and various speech-language disorders and approaches to therapeutic educational intervention, and roles of supervising speech-language pathologists and assistants.
Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
Must be physically able to perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.
Must possess hand and finger dexterity for accurate input and output of computer data.
Must be able to express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word.
This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Registration as an assistant with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists by a supervising speech-language pathologist who is licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists, and subject to rule and regulations for speech-language pathology assistants adopted by the Board of Examiners.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist SLPs in conducting individual or group therapy sessions and implement treatment plans.
Assist with speech and language screenings and evaluations, and help gather data on student performance.
Prepare rooms for therapy sessions, gather necessary equipment, and organize therapy materials.
Communicate with students and other professionals to meet the emotional needs of students
Obtain case histories and completes observation checklists
Manage student behavior using appropriately designed management techniques
Summarize and record target behaviors during therapy sessions
Organize and manage student data and records
Manages, operates, programs, and/or monitors equipment and materials
Provide feedback to students and caregivers, and educate them on exercises to improve communication skills.
Work with SLPs, teachers, and other healthcare professionals.
Additional duties as assigned.