Speech Therapy Assistant

Essential Functions

• Assist in the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech and language disorders.
• Implement treatment plans and interventions under the guidance of the Speech Language Pathologist
• Document patient progress and collaborate with the Speech Language Pathologist to adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families on communication strategies and therapy goals.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum: Completion of an accredited Rehabilitation Assistant Program that includes theory and clinical practice experiences pertaining to the field of speech and language therapy, early childhood education or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders or related field preferred.
• At least 1 years’ experience in the field preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite (Excel, Word, Power point) and Google Software Suite

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Takes initiative, anticipates needs, ensures consistent high-quality service.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Flexible and the ability to multitask.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and people skills 
• Ability to work with tact and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to walk and stand most of the work day; able to sit, reach, turn, twist, bend, crawl, climb, balance, run, jump crouch, stoop, kneel; able to lift and carry, push, pull, and handle all reasonable and customary objects at the level required to meet the demands of the job; has bilateral manual dexterity of fingering pinching – grasping, holding, feeling writing, typing; has sense of seeing with accurate color vision, good field vision, depth perception and good visual accommodation, hearing, touching and smelling; communicates through use of talking and listening; can function effectively in confined spaces, maintains mental and emotional stability. 
• Must be able to work irregular hours including call hours; push and pull heavy objects; perform full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients; able to perform light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry. Environment can be physically demanding && high stress with exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.