Speech Pathologist Assistant

@ Sevita

Speech Pathologist Assistant

Clearwater, FL
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

NeuroRestorative, part of Sevita, offers rehab services for people with injuries and challenges. Role focuses on providing speech therapy assistance to adolescents under supervision.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy
  • One year pediatrics experience
  • Experience with pediatric feeding
  • Experience with AAC

Qualifications

  • Florida State License to practice
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Heavy physical work capacity

Full job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.


Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

Part-time Day shift (8am - 5pm) up to 24 hours per week

Starting pay rate $32/hr. or more depending on experience

SUMMARY

The Speech Pathologist Assistant provides coordinated speech therapy assistance with a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Therapy to patients of adolescent age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.

  • Administers the speech therapy treatment plan as developed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
  • Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in performing patient care activities.
  • Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with the education and competence to care for the patients.
  • Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills
  • Meets mandatory continuing education requirements
  • Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payers, through education, coaching and other assistance as necessary
  • Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency
  • Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

Education and Experience:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of speech therapy assistant with a Bachelors Degree
  • One year experience as a Speech Therapy Assistant with pediatrics
  • Pediatric and Home Health experience preferred.
  • Experience with pediatric feeding/swallowing
  • Experience with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

  • Current Florida State License to practice speech therapy

Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies. Good interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements:

  • Travel as needed

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.



Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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