Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Company: At Home Healthcare
Location: Waxahachie
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant at At Home Healthcare summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) provides therapeutic services under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to pediatric patients with language and communication disorders. Responsibilities include following treatment plans, documenting client progress, and communicating changes in client conditions. This role requires a strong understanding of speech therapy practices and the ability to maintain client records while adhering to safety protocols in a home health setting.
We are looking for exceptional Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to work with our pediatric patients. Follow the treatment plan set up by a Speech-Language Pathologist. - Treatment may include: difficulties with speech or related, and provide speech therapy and rehabilitative services to clients with language /communication disorders, swallowing disorders -or other related problems.

Join At Home Healthcare as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant in the Waxahachie area!
Come work for a Home Health company that really does "feel like family"! - Home care is personal for us and we want caring, qualified applicants to join our growing family. -

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• Full-Time/PRN: $29-40 per visit
  
  Responsibilities:
  
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  • Follow the treatment plan set up by a Speech-Language Pathologist. - Treatment may include: difficulties with speech or related, and provide speech therapy and rehabilitative services to clients with language /communication disorders, swallowing disorders -or other related problems.
    
  • Works under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.
    
  • Carries out the plan of care that provides speech and language disorder services under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist which can be safely administered in the client home as prescribed by the physician.
    
  • Maintains current knowledge of client's condition through observation; documents any changes in client condition to the client file. Immediately reports any changes in client condition or response to therapy to the supervising speech-language pathologist.
    
  • Consults with supervising speech-pathologist regarding changes to the plan of care as appropriate.
    
  • Implements changes in the plan of care when written by the supervising speech-language pathologist and authorized by the client's physician.
    
  • Consults with supervising speech-language pathologist regarding the client's progress and response to treatments. -
    
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    • Requires in-depth understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge attained through graduation from an accredited speech and audiology program.
      
    • Must have and maintain current license as speech-language assistant, including maintaining observation and supervision records.
      
    • Requires ability to speak, read and write English accurately.
      
    • Must have and maintain current valid Texas Driver's License and proof of current liability insurance.
      
    • Must submit to annual TB screening.
      
    • Must maintain current certificate of basic life support (CPR).
      
    • Computer software skills necessary to produce accurate documents and materials required. Working knowledge of MS Office preferred.
      
    • Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.
      
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      Keywords:
      Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Speech Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Communication Disorders, Rehabilitative Services, Home Healthcare, Healthcare Support, Patient Care, Licensed Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology
      

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