Speech Language Pathology Assistant | SLPA

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Under the direction and supervision of a Speech/Language Pathologist, assists in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to, direct activities with patients designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication. The SLPA will also serve as a receptionist and clerical support in outpatient therapy clinic settings. Under the direction of a Speech Language Pathologist, provides direct patient care for speech language, voice fluency, and hearing to patients. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient's age infant through adult as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies. Documents patient progress towards meeting established treatment objectives. Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies. Plans therapy within the patient's individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Greet patients and visitors and answer telephone calls promptly and courteously. Assists with cleaning and organization of therapy clinic space. Assists in monitoring and managing therapist and patient schedules, completed and missing documentation/therapy charges and supplies. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: ~ Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) - Licensing Board active in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: ~ Bachelor's Speech Language Pathology and Communication Disorders

Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.