SLPA - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant -Flexible Schedule

and Duties:

• Assure the quality of patient care and treatment programs by providing hands on treatment and direction to subordinate staff on matters of treatment.
• Implement patient plan of care and goals using appropriate Speech Pathology skills.
• Be able to provide patient care during scheduled hours as assigned by a supervisor.
• Actively listen to patient and family concerns when modifying treatment plans.
• Educate and motivate patients and families to learn and improve functional activities.
• Assure the quality of overall perceived patient care.
• Clean and prepare equipment for therapy session.
• Straighten and clean rooms.
• Record data progress during therapy session.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Document progress, home programs, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Confer with other staff members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment plans.
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
• All job duties considered essential to job performance.
• Additional job duties as assigned.
• Adherence to GO Physical Therapy Policies
• Demonstrate positive rapport with staff members, developing positive employee relations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Take direction and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Follow GO Physical Therapy policies and procedures, including safety processes.
• Job Requirements
• Must meet Nebraska Licensure requirements - BA in Communication Disorders.
• Must be licensed as a Speech Pathologist Assistant in the state of Nebraska or able to obtain licensure.
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Physical Demands/Working Conditions
• Physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs. The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and performance expectations for the position. This description is subject to modification as necessary and is not a contract of employment terms.