Job Description
Description::
The Speech/Language Pathology Assistant works under the supervision of the Speech/Language Pathologist and assists them with responsibilities such as collecting background information, providing input prior to the pediatric speech/language therapy evaluation, providing treatment for children with speech/language disorders.
Requirements:
- Speech/Language Pathology Assistant License (Required)
- Previous experience with the pediatric population
- Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and courteously. Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a positive manner with children of all ages.
- Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to document in patient files and forward accurate information to clinical staff.
- Flexibility
- Must be detail-oriented and can prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Possess a helpful nature
- Dedication to compliance and best practices.
- Possess excellent organizational skills
- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself and other individuals to make improvements or take corrective action.
Responsibilities:
- Verifies patient information for medical history, test results, and other pertinent information prior to each patient visit.
- Helps pediatric patients improve their quality of life by helping them according to the treatment plan developed by the Speech/Language Pathologist.
- Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
- Prepares and submits patient charts accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in continuing education, reading professional publications, and participation in professional organizations.
- Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
Our Employees Describes Our Workplace Culture As:
- Fun, supportive, embracing collaboration and teamwork.
- Providing opportunities for mentorship, discipline specific education, and learning
- Family oriented, where patient and family always come first.
- Passionate about providing quality care to children and families.
Creating Pathways Pediatric Therapy Website:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 28.00-36.00/hour
Benefits:
- Health and Dental insurance
- 401k
- Holiday Pay
- Paid time off
- Unpaid time off
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Incentive program and potential for weekly bonuses
- Opportunities for growth within the organization
- Positive workplace culture
- Referral program
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Part time,