Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Assistant SLPA
First Step Therapy is currently seeking a full-time speech language pathologist assistant to be a part of our multidisciplinary team in our Kissimmee clinic.
FULL-TIME position available!
Paid training and mentorship available for new therapists.
First Step Therapy provides therapy services to children 0-21 years old in clinic and natural environment settings.
Job Summary
The Speech Therapist Assistant is responsible for following the direction of the supervising SLP who will complete evaluation, reevaluation, development and treatment of medically prescribed therapy services, in order to achieve maximum developmental potential, functional gains and independence. The SLPA therapist must be able to work well with the supervising Speech Therapist, as well as, in teams and make appropriate decisions based on each patient‘s functional needs. Maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients. Maintain good client relations with facilities and their staff. This job requires that speech therapist provide services at our central clinic and surrounding daycares, and private schools.
- This is a Full Time caseload . We have an influx of new clients and are looking for an additional therapist to join our team. Our onsite Speech Therapist will provide you with required guidance as they build your caseload.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Discusses treatment plan with patient to establish expectations and communicates treatment plan with support staff.
- Provide speech services (treatment) to the patients.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Appropriate FL licensure from the DOH
- After school hour availability required
- Ability to treat speech, language and pragmatic disorders in children
- Positive attitude
- Willing to work collaboratively with other professionals
- Develop strong relationships with families
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Experience working with children
Benefits
- Company info: http://www.firststep-therapy.com.
- Medical
- PTO
- Holiday pay
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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Positions Available For: SLPA, Speech Language Pathology Assistant, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), Clinical Fellows (CF, CFY), Bilingual Speech Language Pathologists, speech assistants, Volusia County
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kissimmee, FL 34741: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- pediatric SLPA: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- SLPA License (Required)
Work Location: One location
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