Speech-Language Pathology Assistant SLP-A

Job Description

Job Description

CoLlab Pediatric Therapies is seeking a dedicated and passionate SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT to join their growing team. If you are looking for strong and compassionate leadership who are committed to your professional and personal growth come see what we are all about! We are deeply devoted to teaching and building collaborative relationships to provide the most comprehensive and holistic interventions to serve children on the autism spectrum and their families. CoLlab Pediatric Therapies has partnered with One of the Kids to bring these integrated services to the Austin Community. Check out this beautiful location where we see children laugh, learn, play, and grow along with our invested therapy team. 

Job Description:  

The CoLlab Pediatric Therapies Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is a qualified professional who provides speech and language therapy services to pediatric clients in an outpatient setting or in the home/community and as prescribed by the referring physician and supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.

Required Qualifications

  Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited university as well as required observation hours to fulfill Speech-Language Pathology Assistant requirements. 
• Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in Texas by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.  Must be in possession of current state license on or before the first day of employment (unless otherwise agreed upon and written in contract to fulfill the clinical deficiency plan if applicable).
• Current CPR certification 

Essential Functions 

Implementation: 

• Implement direct and consultative speech and language therapy services for learners in various locations (outpatient/ home/ community) and delivery systems (individual or group settings). 
• Implement and monitor goals and objectives related to speech and language therapy in conjunction with supervising SLP. 
• Demonstrate knowledgeable, efficient, and accurate use of electronic data collection within the assigned electronic medical records system. 
• Assist in the creation and implementation of speech and language therapy services within the current and evolving ABA structure in the assigned practice location and setting working closely with the Director of Speech and Language Therapy. 
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner with the entire treatment team including occupational therapists, registered behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and family members/caregivers.

Evaluation and Documentation:

• Assist the supervising SLP in  re-evaluation assessments at least every six to nine months as necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to assist and provide feedback to assist in goal writing, progress reports, and daily therapy notes that communicate goals objectively to parents, therapists, and support staff.
• Conduct and submit progress reports every three months with guidance and monitoring by the supervising SLP.
• Assist in forming measurable and observable long term and short-term goals.
• Collect observable and measurable data for goals on a daily basis.
• Ensure that patient charts are documented accurately and entered on a timely basis as established with supervising SLP; complying with HIPAA regulations.

Collaboration/Communication:  

• Consistently communicate with all Departmental Directors/Supervisors, regarding specialized programs and results from sessions if requested.
• Provide routine notes and feedback as requested by supervising SLPs. 
• Communicate clearly with parents, other support staff, specialists and administration regarding patients as in compliance with privacy regulations.

• Collaborate and arrange meetings with team members as necessary for the maintenance of treatment programs and continued collaboration.
• Seek additional information or increased supervision from supervisor as needed.
• Actively participate in regular team meetings with supervisory staff members, interdisciplinary team members, and other support staff using appropriate interpersonal skills, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Conduct team inservice training as needed on topics related to speech and language therapy for all staff. 
• Participate in assigned multi-disciplinary training or projects. 
• Seek continuing professional development in focus areas identified by both SLPA and supervising SLP.

Professional Development and Conduct:  

• Identify professional strengths and limitations and set and meet performance goals.
• Follows CoLlab Pediatric Therapies. procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook. 
• Fulfill continuing education requirements (i.e. state, national, or both) to maintain that all professional licenses are in good standing. 
• Communicate effectively with supervising SLP and scheduling staff to accommodate any absences. 
• Punctuality and reliability for arriving to work and communicating any issues with supervising SLP.

Supervisee Responsibilities:

• Participate in regular supervision meetings with supervising SLP.
• Maintain all documentation recording in meetings and during supervised treatment sessions.
• Maintain documentation in conjunction with maintenance of SLPA licensure, including supervision log.
• Work within scope of practice as an SLPA.
• Alert supervising SLP of any areas in which the SLPA feels uncomfortable or needs increased supervision for best practice and clinical decision-making.

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development, 401k, health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), and the chance to work on a unique multi-disciplinary team.  

Prior experience with Autism, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and feeding are a plus!