Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (“SLPA”) provides diagnosis for pediatric patients with communication disorders and swallowing deficits, treatment planning & implementation, as well as preparing reports detailing progress. Consult with rehab team in order to coordinate the most effective Speech-Language program.

Responsibilities and Duties
Essential Responsibilities and Expectations

·         Optimize speech and language ability skills among pediatric patients with a variety of speech and language disorders by carrying out the following activities:

Ø  Provide quality patient care to patients who could benefit from intervention as prescribed by a state approved referral source and as recommended by the evaluating speech and language pathologist.

Ø  Work under the supervision of a speech and language pathologist.

Ø  Follow the written plan of care as recommended by the evaluating speech and language pathologist.

Ø  Complete appropriate documentation of daily SOAP notes showing the progress toward identified objectives and goals (as indicated by the evaluating speech and language pathologist).

Ø  Communicate patient status and needs to the supervising speech and language pathologist, as well as any other applicable professional.

Ø  Participates in supervisory meetings, in-service trainings, and departmental meetings in order to receive and/or convey information about patients, treatments, and company updates for all procedures and policies.

Ø  Demonstrate flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances, ensuring to enhance and expand patient relations with the company and other staff.

Ø  Perform other related duties as assigned in order to maintain productivity.

·         Comply with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board Guidelines.

·         Comply with Company and facility rules, policies, and procedures.

·         Comply with all applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures.

·         Report to work regularly and on-time.

Additional Responsibilities and Expectations

·         Assumes other duties as assigned.

DISCLAIMER: If you are fluent in another language, when and if needed you will also provide assistance in the following translation tasks:

• Reading, writing, creating, editing documents
• Attending evaluations/progress reports/and treatments to provide translation between provider and patient/caregiver
• Answering phones and translating caller needs
• Other translation needs when necessary

Physical and Mental Requirements
These physical demands are representative to the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the SLPA job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the SPLA job.

·         Mental Demands:

ü  See projects through to completion.

ü  Recommend and implement improvements to processes increasing efficiency.

ü  Mathematical ability sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and figure averages.

ü  Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and in meetings and discussions.

·         Essential Physical Tasks:

ü  Ability to bend, reaches, or assists to transfer up to 100 lbs.

ü  Ability to stand and/or work 80% of an 8-hour shift.

ü  Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions.

·         Equipment Used:

ü  Standard SLP supplies

ü  Calculator

ü  Computer keyboard

ü  FAX

ü  Photocopier

ü  Telephone

·         Environment:

ü  Outpatient Clinic setting

ü  No unusual exposures.

ü  Safety precautions must be taken at all times.

Education, Skills, and Credential Requirements
To perform the SLPA job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the company SLPA. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

·         Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant for the State of California, or eligible.

• Valid CPR certification.
• A completed physical examination from a licensed physician.
• Negative TB skin test within the past year OR a clear Chest X-ray within the past five years.

Preferred

·         Entry-level to Experienced.

·         Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills.

·         Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.

·         Travel as needed.

·         Must be able to gather, analyze information timely and skillfully

Workplace Environment
The SLPA will primarily be working in our pediatric outpatient clinic. This is an active patient care environment. This environment has no hazardous Health and Safety exposures. However, Health and Safety precautions must be taken at all times.

Salary Range: $24.00 to $32.00

Disclaimer
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.