Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) - School

Job Details

School Speech Language Pathologist Assistant jobs in Elma, Washington let you support students' communication skills in a welcoming school district. You will assist a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with therapy sessions, documentation, and treatment activities according to each student's IEP plan. Required qualifications include graduation from an SLPA program with an associate's degree or a bachelor's in speech-language pathology or communication disorders, completion of at least 100 hours of supervised fieldwork, and current Washington SLPA licensure. Experience working with K-12 students and strong organizational skills are preferred. Elma offers a friendly community, outdoor recreation, and easy access to the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters, and the AMN Passport app with 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Speech Language Pathologist Assistant assignment in Elma, WA.AMN Healthcare is partnering with a well-respected school district in City, State to hire a highly motivated and passionate Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) for a contract position. SLPA clinicians must be willing to support a friendly, positive, and professional environment while working in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities for this role include providing direct therapy services to students under the direct supervision of a licensed SLP. Other responsibilities might include co-therapy with supervising SLP, student observations, gathering assessment and therapy materials, gathering IEP paperwork, tracking data, and reporting observations and data to supervising SLP. SLPA is responsible for understanding state supervision requirements and coordinating and meeting with supervising SLP to ensure compliance with all regulations. SLPA will not complete formal evaluations, write IEPs, or otherwise act in place of a licensed SLP.

Benefits

School assignments are typically nine months in length but can vary depending on the length of the contract and school calendar. School assignments offer a generous benefits package that includes:\t

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• W-2 Employment Status with Professional and General Liability Coverage
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• Day 1 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Coverage
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• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
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• Accident and Short-Term Disability Coverage
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• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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• Clinical Support
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• License Reimbursement Wherever You Work
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• Free Continuing Education
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• Housing Assistance and Travel Reimbursement
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Required Qualifications

Speech/Language Pathologist Assistant, School Bachelors in Speech/Communication Sciences and Disorders or obtain a certificate (or has met educational requirements for position in state of practice) Active Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) license or alternate credential as required by state of practice.

Preferred Qualifications

ASHA SLPA Certification - C-SLPA Previous experience with Schools, Early Childhood, or Pediatrics Clear, articulate communication skills Completion of a criminal record and background check

About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.