Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Job Description Job Description Salary: $40 - $50
Abil-OT Kids Therapy is in search of a qualified, certified, and state-licensed speech and language pathologist assistant to treat a variety of diagnoses in the pediatric population. We are looking for a quality practitioner with 1+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate is a compassionate therapist devoted to patient advocacy, communicates with other members of the rehabilitation team effectively and respectfully, and is professional and passionate about the role in helping children and families reach their goals. We are looking for someone and/feeding services, and interested in learning new and innovative treatment methods to enhance their clinical skills. The right candidate is flexible, passionate, empathetic, and encouraging, helping to inspire children and their families to achieve the optimum level of independence.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS:
Provide quality therapeutic interventions to adequately support the treatment plan for the patient to facilitate functional outcomes and goal attainment
Participate in effective interdisciplinary communication to maximize client outcomes through a team approach
Adequately document treatment interventions, collaborate with SLP on plan of care, patient progression, and discharge of skilled services according to approved medical and company documentation procedures
Practice adequate safety awareness and clinical judgement to keep patients and therapist safe during treatments
Communicate compassionately, effectively, and productively with clients, caseworkers, and families for appropriate scheduling of evaluations, treatments and ongoing care

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST:
Associates Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant or completion of a bachelors degree, as well as courses in speech-language pathology assisting developed by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges and a passing score on a competency test approved by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
Active North Carolina Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License
1+ years experience working as an SLPA

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Masters (Preferred)