Job Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Overview

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), implements discipline-specific treatment for children diagnosed with autism and other special needs. This includes, but is not limited to planning, documentation and professional communication.

Pay rate : $28 per hour

Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm

Responsibilities

• Provides direct treatment assistance to patients or clients under the supervision of a SLP.
• Follows and implements documented treatment plans or protocols developed by a supervising SLP.
• Maintains productivity goals each week / month by completing all scheduled therapy sessions; provides make-up sessions as available.
• Contributes to the preparation of re-evaluations, progress reports and discharge summaries with the supervising SLP; Completes daily intervention reports and calendar updates, while meeting required deadlines.
• Promotes best practices and ensures patients and families receive the highest quality of therapy. Collaborates and consults with other service providers as necessary.
• Assists in goal-setting and modification throughout the intervention process in collaboration with supervising SLP, clients, and family / caregiver(s) / legal guardian(s).
• Conducts speech and language screening, without interpretation, and uses screening protocols developed by the SLP.
• Completes checks and maintenance of equipment including, but not limited to, augmentative communication devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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