Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA)
Posted 1 year ago
We are looking for a dynamic team player to join our speech therapy team.
Service Type:
In home or in-clinic services for early Intervention and school aged children
Job type:
part time/full time
Job requirements:
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants assist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems. They also implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
Other tasks include:
- Self-identify as SLPAs to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.
- Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPAs’ responsibilities.
- Document clients’ progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
- Sanitizing and cleaning therapy materials
- Collect and compile data to document clients’ performance or assess program quality.
- Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
Job Features
Service Area: | San Fernando Valley or Foothills (Glendale, Burbank, Los Angeles ) |
Education: | Bachelor’s Degree and completion of SLPA program |
Language: | Bilingual or multilingual therapists preferred |
License/Certification: | SLPA license is required |