Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Joplin

What you will do

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) provides speech therapy treatment services to children ages 0-21 years as prescribed by a physician and implemented in accordance with a treatment plan established by the supervising Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP).

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Collaborate with administration and other disciplines involved in the child’s care to promote consistent and quality services for children and families.
Provide therapy services to children of varying ages, abilities, and diagnoses based on the recommended number of units from evaluations and prescriptions under the supervision of a SLP.
Provide therapy services in a variety of settings including home, daycare, schools, outpatient clinic, community, as well as other settings.
Provide therapy services to children based on the recommended number of units from evaluations, prescriptions, and/or funding source approvals.
Complete assigned treatment and duties under the supervision of a licensed SLP.
Complete a training plan aimed at assuring competency to conduct the tasks assigned.
The supervising SLP will provide both direct and indirect supervision and contact with each client every two weeks or as required.
The supervising SLP will be available to the SLP-A through face-to-face contact, phone, email, synchronous video communication, and/or other means of communication.
Schedule children into caseload by contacting the parent/guardian.
Provide documentation of all therapy services by locking and electronically signing weekly progress notes.
Update schedule in deTASO or other software, as directed.
Complete additional paperwork requirements in an accurate and timely manner as notified by administration. These requirements include, but are not limited to, Early Intervention paperwork (if needed).
Be available to provide speech therapy services, attend meetings and conferences, and other related duties during the days and hours stipulated in the Team Member Handbook and Therapist Supplement.
Be available to children and families to ensure continuity of care and proper management of treatment.
Participate in all required meetings for professional development and growth.
Participate in one-on-ones meeting with leader.
Provide feedback to administration regarding ways to enhance continued improvement of the company.
Respond positively to feedback concerning job performance.
Participate in Multidisciplinary conferences as needed.
Demonstrate continued growth in therapeutic skills through learning, knowledge, and application.

Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Joplin

What you will do

Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Joplin

What you will do

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