Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Pediatric Speech Language Pathology Assistant Position

Join a team that supports, empowers, and invests in you!

Location: Gilroy, CA, and across Northern California

School Year: 2025-2026 (potential to extend contract)

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary match and sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid in-house CEUs & CEU reimbursement
• Work-life balance (PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, flexible schedule)
• Multi-tiered clinical support & mentorship
• Career growth & leadership opportunities
• Top-of-the-line resources (laptop, iPad, laminator, classroom materials gift card)
• Financial perks (reduced commute considerations & tax-free benefits)
• Wellness incentive
• Professional development & growth
• Recognition & rewards
• Referral program

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist licensed speech-language pathologists in implementing treatment plans for patients, focusing on speech therapy techniques
• Conduct assessments and document patient progress, ensuring compliance with medical terminology and anatomy knowledge
• Collaborate with educators and parents to support students with individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Maintain first aid and CPR certifications to ensure patient safety during therapy sessions
• Engage with pediatric patients in various settings, including schools and acute care environments

Qualifications:

• Active California speech language pathology assistant license (required)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with families and team members

Why choose Ascend?

Ascend is a community that supports therapists so children can thrive. We offer work-life flexibility, resources, and mentorship, specializing in schools, clinics, and home-based (early intervention) settings. We're committed to your growth, offering dedicated mentorship, multi-clinical support, and paid CEUs. We value our employees and offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and a wellness stipend.

Please contact David at View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions or interest.

Job types: Full-time, part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work location: In person