Speech Language Pathology Assistant
$52,000–$72,800 year
On-siteCentennial, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Conduct supervised intervention and support assessment activities for speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and feeding-swallowing disorders within the pediatric population. Implement individualized treatment plans using multi-modal strategies including manual signs, AAC systems, and oral-motor skills training while adapting environments to enhance functional performance. Collaborate with a supervising Speech & Language Pathologist to develop and deliver home programs for patients and caregivers, ensuring carryover of skills across environments. Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and contribute to interdisciplinary team efforts for comprehensive client-centered care.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in pediatric speech pathology or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
- Familiarity with communication disorders
- Current and active SLPA license with the appropriate state licensing board
- Completion of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program or equivalent education and training required for SLPA licensure in the applicable state
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with patients and parents
- Positive, patient, and professional demeanor
- Background clearance by the DOJ and FBI
- CPR and First Aid certificates
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with clients, therapy team and other medical professionals
- Leadership skills to ensure that all clinic staff are working towards the same goals and striving for continual improvement
- Display a level of professional empathy and the ability to develop rapport
- Good physical health and fitness, including the ability to frequently perform, daily, the following movements over a 6–8 hour period without experiencing pain or abnormal fatigue
- Lift, push or pull up to and including 50 pounds with hands and wrists as therapeutic handling is manually intensive
- Independently pivot or standing transfer dependent patients up to 85 pounds
- Independently offer contact guard assistance for ambulatory patients of up to 125 pounds
- Maintain extended periods of standing and/or sitting on the floor for up to 7 hours per day
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in pediatric speech pathology or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
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