Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Location Melbourne, FL :

Speech Innovations is a multi-disciplinary team of pediatric Speech and Occupational Therapists, seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant whose willing to work collaboratively to provide speech & language therapy services to children with a variety of communication difficulties.

We're looking for team players who are enthusiastic about teaching, communicating, facilitating the education of parents, and working with children. Therapy services are provided 1:1 and we also offer families small group settings focusing on specific skills and development.

Position Available is for FULL TIME Monday-Thursday, FULL TIME Monday - Friday, PART-TIME or AFTER SCHOOL hours approximately 3:00- 6:00pm

Our work environment includes:

• Collaborative team
• Growth opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Onsite CEU opportunities
• Mentorship

Bachelor's Degree from an ASHA accredited university

****Speech Pathology Assistants are also encouraged to apply with minimum 1 year pediatric working experience

• Appropriate FL licensure from the DOH (SLPA)
• After school hour availability required
• Ability to treat a variety of speech, language, literacy, and pragmatic disorders
• Willing to work collaboratively with other professionals/therapists
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Develop strong relationships with families
• Experience working with special needs children
• Desire to teach families and caretakers home/school based strategies for carryover
• Refer or consult with other professionals if necessary.
• Participate in meetings with parents, teachers, and other professionals to discuss patient's progress.

Responsibilities

• Select and adapt the appropriate per case speech therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize performance and carryover of shot term goals
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client's home and other environmental needs
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

• Proven working experience as speech pathologist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of speech pathology
• Familiarity with evaluation tools
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behaviour
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice speech therapy
• Bachelor's degree in speech pathology with at least 1 year pediatric experience

JOB BENEFITS

• Flexibility to make your own schedule
• Excellent pay rates with potential raises
• Speech Innovations handles all insurance credentialing, billing, and required authorizations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person