Speech Language Pathology Assistant | SLPA | Part-time

Avera•Mitchell, SD

5d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Speech/Language Pathologist, 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 patients designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA will also serve as a receptionist and clerical support in outpatient therapy clinic settings.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Licensing Board active in the state of practice Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Speech Language Pathology and Communication Disorders

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Speech Language Pathologist, provides direct patient care for speech language, voice fluency, and hearing to patients.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age infant through adult as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
Documents patient progress towards meeting established treatment objectives.
Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
Plans therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities.
Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
Participates in program development of the department.
Performs duties of receptionist and scheduler.
Greet patients and visitors and answer telephone calls promptly and courteously.
Assists with cleaning and organization of therapy clinic space.
Assists in monitoring and managing therapist and patient schedules, completed and missing documentation/therapy charges and supplies.