Speech-Language Pathology Assistant SLP-A

About the role

CoLlab Pediatric Therapies is seeking a dedicated and passionate Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to join their growing team. We are deeply devoted to teaching and building collaborative relationships to provide the most comprehensive and holistic interventions to serve children on the autism spectrum and their families.

Responsibilities

The CoLlab Pediatric Therapies Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is a qualified professional who provides speech and language therapy services to pediatric clients in an outpatient setting or in the home/community and as prescribed by the referring physician and supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.

• Implement direct and consultative speech and language therapy services for learners in various locations (outpatient/ home/ community) and delivery systems (individual or group settings).
• Implement and monitor goals and objectives related to speech and language therapy in conjunction with supervising SLP.
• Demonstrate knowledgeable, efficient, and accurate use of electronic data collection within the assigned electronic medical records system.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of speech and language therapy services within the current and evolving ABA structure in the assigned practice location and setting working closely with the Director of Speech and Language Therapy.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner with the entire treatment team including occupational therapists, registered behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and family members/caregivers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited university as well as required observation hours to fulfill Speech-Language Pathology Assistant requirements.
• Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in Texas by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
• Current CPR certification

Qualifications

Prior experience with Autism, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and feeding are a plus.

Skills

• Ability to assist and provide feedback to assist in goal writing, progress reports, and daily therapy notes that communicate goals objectively to parents, therapists, and support staff.
• Ability to conduct and submit progress reports every three months with guidance and monitoring by the supervising SLP.
• Ability to collect observable and measurable data for goals on a daily basis.
• Ability to ensure that patient charts are documented accurately and entered on a timely basis as established with supervising SLP; complying with HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• 401k
• Health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Chance to work on a unique multi-disciplinary team