Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES OF SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT Rule 64B20-4.003(4):
Record case history information
Screen speech, language, or hearing using procedures that are included in published material containing directions for administration and scoring.
Implement, without diagnostic interpretation, evaluative procedures that are:
Planned and designed by the licensee, and c Included in published materials which have directions for administration and scoring.
Implement treatment programs that
Are planned and designed by the licensee to meet pre-established goals
Contain pre-established criteria for mastery
Record, chart, graph or otherwise display data relative to client performance
Perform clerical functions necessary to maintain clinical records
Report changes in client performance to the licensee having responsibility for that client
Prepare clinical material
Test equipment to determine if the equipment is performing according to published specifications
Participate with the licensee in research projects, in-service training, public relations programs, or similar activities as planned, designed, and directed by the licensee
Serve as an interpreter (translator) for the speech-language pathology licensee during clinical procedures
Assist in the evaluation or treatment of difficult-to-test clients
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES OF SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST pursuant to Rule 64B20-4.003 (5); pursuant to Rule 64B20-4.004 (4-5):
Conducting the initial interview with the client.
Performing initial testing or evaluation.
Determining or discussing specific diagnoses with the client or making statements regarding prognosis or levels of proficiency.
Relating or discussing with clients or consumers of services the reports from other professionals or related services
Providing any interpretation or elaboration of information that is contained in reports written by the licensee
Performing any procedure where there is a risk of physical injury because of the procedure; specifically, the insertion of tracheoesophageal prostheses or catheter into the esophageal puncture; endoscopy; administration of barium or other substances for the assessment of swallowing; fitting or insertion of tracheal valves or instrumentation for generation of voice; and initial measurements and fitting of oral prostheses.
Devising or planning treatment based upon assessment or diagnostic findings.
Providing counseling to the client or to his or her family.
Making referrals for additional services.
Signing any document with Speech-Language Pathology Assistant signature *Determining patient or client dismissal criteria have been met.
During the first 12 months of continuous employment on at least one occasion, and if treatment is provided, the speech-language pathologist shall directly observe the speech-language pathology assistant's service a minimum of one session every 30 days per client or more frequently depending upon the individual client's needs.
Following the first 12 months of continuous employment on at least one occasion and, if treatment is provided, the speech-language pathologist shall directly observe the speech- language pathology assistant's service a minimum of one session every 60 days or more frequently depending upon the individual client's needs. REVISED 2021
Bilingual Candidates/ English-Spanish a must
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30-$35 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics
License/Certification:
SLPA License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Flexible work from home options available.