Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Job description

o assist the Speech Language Pathologist in providing appropriate services to meet individual student needs; implement specially designed instruction plans developed by the Speech Language Pathologist; document students’ performance and monitor progress through various data collection methods as directed by the SLP; Collaborate with the SLP and reaching staff to design appropriate learning activities in accordance with specially designed instruction plans; assist with clerical duties (preparing and organizing materials, filing, and scheduling activities, etc.) as directed by the SLP; perform checks and maintenance of equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the speech-language pathologist with speech-language and hearing screenings (without clinical interpretation of results)

2. Assist with informal documentation as directed by the speech-language pathologist

3. Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising speech-language pathologist

4. Document patient/client performance (e.g., tallying data for the speech language pathologist to use, preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising speech-language pathologist

5. Assist the speech-language pathologist during assessment of patients/clients

6. Assist with clerical duties such as preparing materials and scheduling activities as directed by the speech-language pathologist

7. Perform checks and maintenance of equipment

8. Support the supervising speech-language pathologist in research projects, in service training, and public relations programs

9. Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, record keeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment)

10. Collect data for monitoring quality improvement

11. Exhibit compliance with regulations, reimbursement requirements, and speech-language pathology assistant’s job responsibilities

The speech language pathology assistant should not perform any task without the express knowledge and approval of the supervising speech-language pathologist.

The speech language pathology assistant:

1. May not perform standardized or non-standardized diagnostic tests, formal or informal evaluations, or clinical interpretations of test results

2. May not screen or diagnose patients/clients for feeding/swallowing disorders

3. May not participate in parent conferences, case conferences or any interdisciplinary team without the presence of the supervising speech language pathologist or other certified speech-language pathologist

4. May not write, develop, or modify a patient’s/client’s individual treatment plan in any way

5. May not assist with patients/clients without following the individualized treatment plan prepared by the speech-language pathologist or without access to supervision

6. May not sign any formal documents (e.g., treatment plans, reimbursement forms, or reports; the assistant should sign or initial informal treatment notes for review and co-signature by the supervising speech-language pathologist)

7. May not select patients/clients for services

8. May not discharge a patient/client from services

9. May not disclose clinical or confidential information either orally or in writing to anyone other than the supervising speech-language pathologist

10. May not make referrals for additional service

11. May not counsel or consult with the patient/client, family, or others regarding the patient/client status or service

12. Mat not use a checklist or tabulate results of feeding or swallowing evaluations

13. May not demonstrate swallowing strategies or precautions to patients, family, or staff

14. May not represent himself or herself as a speech-language pathologist.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.50 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cromwell, CT 06416: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• SLPA License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location