Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (Slpa)

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.
• Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
• Provide guidance and treatment via tele-practice to students, patients, and clients who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model.
• Document student, patient, and client performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.
• Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
• Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP.
• Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.

Job Requirements

• Skills and abilities in organization, time management and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents.
• Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders OR an Associate's degree from a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program
• A valid state-issued license as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is preferred, but we can provide you with paid on the job training and support while you earn your 100 hours to qualify for this license.

Benefits

• High hourly base rate as an employee (not an independent contractor)
• Paid for both direct and indirect services at the same hourly rate
• Employer-owed payroll taxes (this is a benefit of being an employee and equals 7-10% of base rate)
• Job-related reimbursements (ex. professional state licensure, ASHA certification, continuing education, student progress tracking software, etc.)
• Ask about our student loan and/or relocation bonus
• It's typical for SLPAs to work for the same school district year-after-year
• Health insurance available for full time employees
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Monday to Friday