Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

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REQUIREMENTS

A Valid Texas SLP-Assistant License

Job Description

1. Self-identify as SLPAs to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.
2. Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPAs' responsibilities.
3. Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.
4. Assist the SLP during assessment of students, patients, and clients exclusive of administration and/or interpretation
5. Assist the SLP with bilingual translation during screening and assessment activities exclusive of interpretation; refer to Issues in Ethics: Cultural and Linguistic Competence (ASHA 2017).
6. Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
7. Provide guidance and treatment via tele-practice to students, patients, and clients who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model.
8. Document student, patient, and client performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.
9. Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
10. Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP.
11. Serve as interpreter for patients/clients/students and families who do not speak English.
12. Provide services under SLP supervision in another language for individuals who do not speak English and English-language learners.

Administrative Support (from ASHA.org)

1. Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.
2. Perform checks and maintenance of equipment.
3. Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, record keeping, safety/maintenance of supplies and equipment).