Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

*Desert Speech* welcomes you to apply for our open Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) position at our location in Rancho Mirage, CA!

- $1000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-Time Position!

- Part/Full-time options

- Afterschool hours available!

- Pay will be commensurate with experience and skills, particularly in the areas of:

* Pediatric speech-language clinical practice
* Self-regulatory and behavioral strategies for children on the spectrum
* Documentation

*What is an SLPA?*

A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) is a licensed professional who plays a vital role in supporting the treatment of individuals with speech and language disorders. Working under the guidance of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), the SLPA implements treatment plans and engages in various therapeutic activities to help clients improve their communication skills.

*Key Responsibilities:*

- Provide therapy sessions to improve speech articulation, language comprehension, fluency, and voice quality.

- Implement and adhere to treatment plans and procedures established by the supervising SLP.

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and educators, to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.

- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.

- Educate patients and their families on strategies to improve communication skills and manage speech disorders.

- Conduct speech-language screenings using age-appropriate protocols provided by the supervising SLP.

- Assist in preparing formal documentation, such as materials, charts, records, graphs, and data.

- Maintain and perform checks on equipment, including but not limited to augmentative communication devices.

*Qualifications:*

-Valid California SLPA license

-Bachelor's degree or 2-year SLPA program degree from an accredited institution

*Skills:*

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

_Note:_ This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required for the role.

Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications for consideration.

*About:*

Desert Speech provides comprehensive evaluations and speech therapy treatment in Rancho Mirage, California. Speech-language pathologist Oksana DerDerian, MS, CCC-SLP, and the team take a personalized approach to care, keeping patients and their families well-informed about their treatment, progress, and ways to build skills at home and in the community.

The team at Desert Speech LLC provides speech therapy for a primarily pediatric population, though services are offered to people of all ages, from infants to older adults. Emphases include early childhood language development, learning readiness, and social-emotional development. Clinicians employ myofunctional techniques to re-educate oral and facial muscles to improve speaking, as well as offer augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools, teaching patients to communicate using technology with increasing independence.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

License/Certification:
* Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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