Speech Language Pathologist Assistant- Hybrid Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of a Speech and Language Lead, the Speech and Language Pathology Assistant shall provide services to patients with speech and language disorders. The Speech and Language Pathology Assistant shall work under the direction of the Lead Speech Pathologist and with collaboration of PSL clinical staff. Full-time Speech and Language Pathology Assistants are to provide a minimum of 30 client direct billable hours per week and 10 administrative hours per week for a total of 40 hours per week.

Roles and Responsibilities

Stewardship

• Provide individual and group treatment to patients in a clinical/teletherapy setting.

• Collaborate with caregivers and therapists to provide a holistic plan of care.

• Maintain client confidentiality, understand, and adhere to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) regulatory laws, rules, regulations, and policies.

• Attend weekly group and individual meetings with SPL team.

• Work ethically and with integrity while following the ASHA Ethical Code.

• Adhere to Pediatric Speech Lab policies, processes, procedures, and best practices.

Customer Experience

• Communicate progress and treatment plans effectively with families and all staff involved in the progress of the patient.

• Communicate effectively with managers and leaders, and external customers.

Technical Performance and Precision

• Consistently implement standardized tests for diagnosis of communication disorders with reliability (under SLPs direction) and prepare program goals and milestones for patients.

• Complete discharge reports, progress reports, and screeners.

• Develop therapy and treatment plans for speech disorders.

• Maintain treatment plans and progress reports.

• Participate in ongoing training, evaluations, and meetings, as required.

• Assist with job-related administrative tasks, as necessary.

• Collect and maintain accurate data and clinical notes utilizing data collection software.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Learning and Professional Growth

• Stay abreast of new and changing therapies within the Speech and Language Therapy industry.

• Make a continual effort to advance competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities through continuing education, training, advanced degrees, certifications, reading, conducting research, and related opportunities.

• Discuss career and professional development goals with management.

• Continuous learner who strives to stay aware of leading-edge best practices, finds innovative and accurate answers and knows how to connect resources and solutions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Clinical Treatment: Provide individual and group treatment to at least 90% of scheduled patients weekly, measured through patient attendance records, to ensure high patient engagement and satisfaction.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with caregivers and therapists for 100% of patient cases, documented in patient records and reviewed monthly, to enhance treatment effectiveness through interdisciplinary care.

• Compliance: Maintain 100% adherence to HIPAA regulations and ASHA Ethical Code, measured through quarterly audits of clinical documentation, to ensure legal compliance and uphold professional integrity.

• Meetings and Communication: Attend 100% of weekly group and individual meetings with the SPL team, tracked through attendance records, to foster team collaboration and continuous professional development.

• Standardized Testing and Program Goals: Consistently implement standardized tests for diagnosing communication disorders with 95% reliability, reviewed quarterly, to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective program goals.

• Treatment Planning: To provide personalized and effective patient care, develop, maintain comprehensive treatment plans, and progress reports for 95% of patients, reviewed monthly for completeness and accuracy.

• Training and Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and complete at least two continuing education courses annually, tracked through certifications and course completions, to stay current with industry advancements and improve clinical skills.

• Documentation: Collect and maintain accurate data and clinical notes for 100% of patients, updated within 24 hours of each session, monitored weekly, to ensure precise and timely patient records.

• Innovation and Learning: To enhance clinical program efficiency and effectiveness, implement at least one new therapy technique or best practice annually, tracked through implementation and outcome reviews.

• Administrative Tasks: Complete all assigned administrative tasks within designated timeframes, tracked monthly, to support the smooth operation of the clinic.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology.

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.

• Licensed to practice in the state of Maryland.

• Experience working in a clinical setting and telehealth setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage difficult situations with patience, empathy, and calmness.

• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and community members.

• Thoughtful and thorough - can answer questions and develop trust that leads to clients, team, and company success.

• Can manage confidential and sensitive information.

• Adhere to company, Federal and State Regulations for a COVID-free work environment.

• An excellent and initiative-taking communicator keeping the CEO and other leadership as appropriate informed about various business, client, team, and overall company matters.

• Flexible and solid work ethic and appreciates mentoring and coaching for professional growth and development.

• Exceptional understanding of English, both written and verbal, required.

Technology and Equipment

• Must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Must have knowledge of proper data collection techniques.

• Must learn how to properly submit various company and regulatory forms and documents such as requisitions and clinical data updates.

• Ability to operate office equipment: fax, copier, scanner, phone, and computer.

• Ability to use the internet for research, communications, and training.

Supervise Others

• This position does not supervise others.

Willingness to Travel

• This position may require travel.

Language Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as policies, procedure manuals, research information, review articles, and various ABA periodicals.

• Ability to speak effectively and present information to all levels of internal and external customers.

• Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to resolve and respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and maintain a variety of positions to include kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods of time.

• Must have the manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic functions for effective data collection and communication.

• Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through electronic devices and on paper.

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.

• Must be comfortable working with children who may exhibit extreme behaviors.

Work Environment

• Must be comfortable working with and around children who may be screaming, crying, yelling, or laughing.

• Must show empathy and endure children showing aggressions such as hitting, spitting, kicking, and scratching.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment – and keep pace with children.

Disclaimer

This position description is not nor is it intended to be a contract between Pediatric Speech Lab and the employee filling/hired to perform the duties of this position. This document is not intended to list every duty an employee in this position could be required to perform. The Pediatric Speech Lab reserves the right at its discretion to change the duties outlined herein or requests the employee to perform duties that are not listed based on business needs and regulatory requirements. The company may use this position description to assist in evaluating the employee’s performance or to make other job-related decisions.

CERTIFICATIONS AND SIGNATURES

I certify that I have read and understand the company mission, core values, and role and responsibilities of this position. I further understand and commit to adhere to all company policies, processes, procedures, and practices, and function as a role model accordingly.