Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)_Annandale, VA

Kona Medical Consulting • Annandale, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kona Medical Consulting is recruiting a Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) for TIBS for Kids in Virginia. The role serves children with identified speech and language disorders, who may also have other disabilities. Under the direction and supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist, the SLPA supplements, enhances, and extends speech and language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks, including direct activities with students to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication.

This is a 12-month position in an in-person pediatric private-practice clinic setting. The clinic emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. Full-time, part-time, PRN, contract, and temporary arrangements are mentioned. Flexible hours and days are available, and therapists decide the size of their own caseloads. Locations listed include Fredericksburg, Springfield, and Herndon/Ashburn, Virginia; the title also names Annandale, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences.
• Ability to commute to the selected location.
• Must have an SLPA license or certification.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech and language therapy services under the direction and supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Conduct direct activities with students designed to develop pre-language and language skills.
• Support development of oral-motor control for speech production and vocalization.
• Support students’ use of assistive technology devices for communication.
• Serve children with identified speech and language disorders, who may have other disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time