Job Description

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME) –Pediatrics

Sun Valley Specialty Healthcare, Inc. / Totally Kids is a sub-acute facility and outpatient rehabilitation center that provides pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapies for children from 0-19 years.

We are looking for a full-time speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) to join our collaborative interdisciplinary outpatient team. Desirable candidates must have a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team.

SLPA Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Provides speech-language intervention under the direction of a licensed speech-language pathologist.
• Provides goal-directed activities designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication.
• Builds and maintains rapport with family members and provides parent/caregiver education
• Develops, write, and instructs clients and families in therapy home programs.
• Applies basic concepts of evidence-based practice.
• Maintains treatment environment and department supplies.
• Communicates tactfully, professionally, and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Completes documentation and billing according to facility policies and procedures.
• Assists in the orientation and training of other staff members.
• Assists in projects related to the development of clinical programs and/or the accomplishment of department goals.
• Train new employees as needed

SLPA Position Details:

• $29.00- $32.00 per hour
• Full-Time hours: 30 hours per week to start, 6 to 8-hour shifts
• Reasonable productivity expectation
• Paid full rate for BLS/CPR and Fire certification renewals
• Benefits include: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K, employee assistance programs,and employee discounts.

SLPA Qualifications:

• Required education: AA, AS, BA, or BS degree
• Required license or certification: CA SLPA Licensure or eligible for licensure
• Prior SLPA experience in a pediatric setting is preferred.
• Comfortable participating as part of an interdisciplinary medical team
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• New grads are welcome to apply

To apply or learn more, please send your resume to Kristina Tanglimsamarnsuk at directorofrehab@totallykidssvsh.com or apply online at  
Thank you!

About Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare - Sun Valley:

Sun Valley Specialty Healthcare is a small pediatric sub-acute hospital with 45 patients. We are the ONLY long-term care hospital dedicated entirely to children. Our residents' ages range from newborn to 21 years of age and we are dedicated to enriching the health and quality of life for our kids. We are always striving to meet the medical, developmental, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of our kids. Be part of a TEAM that passionately cares about the ongoing improvement of our residents.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work,

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