Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant - Springfield, IL

Hourly Range: $25.00 - $30.00

WHO WE ARE

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There’s no place like Hope.

SUMMARY

The Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), in collaboration with a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, promotes the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. The SLPA is responsible for implementing the identified programs and services planned and directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide treatment, guidance, and instruction to residents in individual and group settings, following individual plans of care developed and evaluated by the Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Collect data and write daily treatment notes as specified within each patient’s treatment plan.
• Maintain speech and language therapy equipment in good repair and make adjustments as necessary.
• Promote motivation in treatment through creativity and treat patients with sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Assist therapist with evaluation and record keeping procedures as directed.

WHAT YOU WILL BRINGS

• Associate degree – Speech and Language Pathology or equivalent
• Holds Illinois license as Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
• Professional and effective communication skills.
• Enhanced understanding of medical/clinical records, consents, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and software applications.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Competitive Salary
• Remote Work
• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short & long term disability.
• 401(k), Profit Share and Match
• Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement

Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#INDLP

Associate degree in speech language pathology or equivalent; Illinois SLPA license; professional communication; understanding of medical records; proficiency with computers and software.

Key Responsibilities

• providing treatment
• collecting data
• maintaining equipment

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Springfield, Illinois, United States
• Salary: USD 52,000 – 62,400 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan

About The Hope Institute

A clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. — Industry: Healthcare