Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)_Springfield, VA

Kona Medical Consulting • Springfield, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist, this position assists in supplementing, enhancing and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to, direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) serves children who have identified speech and language disorders and may have other disabilities as well. This is a 12-month position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Communication Sciences
• Ability to Commute to the selected location
• Must have SLPA license/certification

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services.
• Completing a variety of tasks, including direct activities with students.
• Developing pre-language and language skills.
• Improving oral-motor control for speech production.
• Enhancing vocalization.
• Assisting with the use of assistive technology devices for communication.
• Serving children with identified speech and language disorders, and potentially other disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level