Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | Hope Learning Academy

Hope • Springfield, IL

8d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) works in collaboration with a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist to promote the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The SLPA implements programs and services planned and directed by the Speech Language Pathologist. Hope provides clinical, educational, and therapeutic services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, and aims to help children and families reach their potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Illinois license as a Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant.
• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Understanding of medical and clinical records, consents, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in personal computers and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment, guidance, and instruction to residents in individual and group settings, following plans of care developed and evaluated by the Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Collect data and write daily treatment notes as specified in each patient’s treatment plan.
• Maintain speech and language therapy equipment in good repair and make adjustments as necessary.
• Promote motivation in treatment through creativity and treat patients with sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Assist the therapist with evaluation and record-keeping procedures as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Remote work
• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k), profit share, and match
• Employee and dependent tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree