Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) – Full-Time
Location: Multiple school districts within Washington State
Schedule: Aligns with school district calendar
Pay: Hourly rate $40-$45 per hour.
Description
Next Level Speech Therapy is seeking Speech Language Pathology Assistants to join our team to provide full-time, in-person services to students in multiple school districts within Washington State.
Why Join Next Level Speech Therapy?
NLST places and supports SLPs and SLPAs in their ideal school position whether that position is in-person or remote. As a therapist owned and operated company with over 340 successful placements, NLST knows what it takes to support you as you do the work that you love. NLST only offers W-2 positions with clinical and professional support to ensure you are supported.
What We Offer:
- W-2 positions with weekly pay
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401k
- Health and wellness time off
- Professional development support through NLST’s unique mentorship program
- Material stipends
- Supervision for clinical hours to obtain WA SLPA licensure\*\*Offered for a small selection of school districts\*\*
Your Role as an SLPA with Next Level Speech Therapy
The SLPA will provide in-person speech therapy services to eligible students as directed by a speech-language pathologist. Performance responsibilities and essential functions are as follows:
- Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and SLPAs' responsibilities.
- Assist the SLP with speech, language, and hearing screenings without clinical interpretation.
- Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.
- Provide guidance and treatment to students, patients, and clients who are selected by the supervising SLP as appropriate for this service delivery model.
- Document student, patient, and client performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.
- Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.
- Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed by the SLP.
- Assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in speech language pathology OR an associate's degree from an approved Speech Language Pathology Assistant preparation program
- Valid Washington SLPA license preferred
- Skills and abilities in organization, time management and recordkeeping.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
- Ability to interact positively and effectively with parents, students, staff and administrators.
- Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats with a variety of constituents.
- Ability to operate technology devices and specific software programs.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability and commitment to strengthen job-related competencies.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Next Level Speech Therapy, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NLST complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company does business.
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
