Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Medical

Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Medical

UCP Pine Hills Campus - Orlando, FL 32808

Overview

Salary Range $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Description

Looking to make a difference as a pediatric physical, occupational or speech language therapist? UCP of Central Florida provides pediatric therapy at two settings charter schools and medical/out-patient. Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida. Therapy is provided as part of a multi-discipline team.

Job Summary:

The Speech Language Pathology assistant (SLPA) - Medical is responsible for providing direct therapy services to UCP of Central Florida (UCP) in-clinic and outpatient clients according to all local, state, and federal regulations. This position reports to the Therapy Practice Office Manager (TPOM) at each campus where services are rendered. The SLPA ensures all clients under her/his care caseload receive a high-quality therapy program by optimizing each client's abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Submits accurate and timely superbills on a daily basis according to UCP guidelines.
• Provides and monitors client coverage and turn in revised schedules on a weekly basis. This requires achieving monthly and annual productivity goals based on existing caseload.
• Ensures compliance of UCP confidentiality and HIPAA patient rights procedures for all client files and information on therapist caseload.
• Assists the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.
• Assists the SLP during assessment of clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation.
• Follows documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Collects data on client achievement for the purpose of documenting activities, and preparing reports.
• Documents client performance (i.e., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP on a timely basis.
• Programs and provides instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices as instructed by the SLP.
• Adapts materials and equipment as directed by the supervising SLP.
• Assists the supervising SLP in facilitating meetings/communications between therapists, staff, parents, etc. for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding clients' goals.
• Attends campus Therapy team meetings, SLPA meetings, and other required meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Active Speech Language Pathology Assistant License from the state of Florida

Minimum Experience:

• 1-year experience preferred in a pediatric population in an interdisciplinary setting.