What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant position at Blossoming Kids Therapy?
Are you looking to join a group practice where you can grow as a clinician, feel at home with your team, and make a positive impact on your community?
Blossoming Kids Therapy is looking for clinicians passionate about helping children thrive.
The ideal candidate will combine compassion with evidence-driven techniques to facilitate the best possible outcome for each patient.
At Blossoming Kids Therapy, we believe that collaboration between the therapist and patient is the heart of progress.
We view each patient contact as an opportunity to develop a greater connection with each family.
As an emerging group practice in Tumwater, WA, we hire dedicated therapists who share these common goals for our patients.
We seek therapists who impart warmth, cultural sensitivity, and solid clinical skills.
We are committed to supervising and mentoring our clinicians as they build their caseload.
Our clients come to therapy for issues related to Speech Sound Disorders (Articulation & Phonology, Language Disorders, fluency, Early Language Development (Late Talkers), Oral Motor & Myofunctional Therapy, Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) and feeding.
We offer excellent compensation and a strong collegial environment for support and professional connection.
This is an in-person position. You will have access to a renovated and beautifully furnished practice in Tumwater, WA
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week.
Location: Tumwater, WA
Schedule: Monday - Friday
(Hours per day will be dependent on your availability and clinic needs)
Role Overview:Join our dynamic team as a speech language pathology assistant, where your organizational prowess and passion for success meet a fast-paced, innovative environment.
In this role, you will capture and evolve our clients' language, helping them use expressive language to navigate their world and, in turn, change their lives.
Your work will directly impact families of all backgrounds and experiences, helping shape who their children will ultimately become.
Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant
Education
- Associates Degree
Credentials
- SLP-A certification from an accredited program in Washington State.
Please forward your credentials, background and a brief statement of interest to:
Tina Thompson at blossomingkidstherapy@gmail.com
Key Responsibilities
Therapy & Intervention
- Provide one-on-one therapy sessions in a our clinic setting,
- Use play-based and evidence-based interventions tailored to the child’s developmental level.
- Address a wide range of communication disorders including articulation, phonological delays, apraxia, language delays, stuttering, and social communication difficulties.
- Treat feeding and oral motor difficulties if within the SLP's scope of practice.
- Implement augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems when needed.
- Adjust therapy plans as the child progresses, ensuring family-centered care.
Family Education & Support
- Provide parent coaching and training on speech and language strategies for home practice.
- Offer guidance on carryover strategies to promote progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Educate caregivers about typical vs. delayed development, early intervention benefits, and prognosis.
Administrative & Business Responsibilities
- Maintain HIPAA-compliant records and documentation.
- Stay updated on best practices, licensing requirements, and continuing education.
- Manage and organize a high volume of information with meticulous attention to detail.Quickly gain and maintain rapport with your patients and their families.
- Implement treatment plans executed with a high degree of efficiency without sacrificing quality.
- Handle administrative tasks with precision and speed, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
- Utilize various methods and techniques under the umbrella of play therapy to maximize patient engagement and progress.
- Support families with clear communication, an organized plan each session and appropriate objectives for the family post visit.
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience working with children, families, and a collaborative team.
- Strong proficiency in time management and communicative skills - spoken and written.
- Reliable and accountable to yourself, patients and their families. Upholding a high personal moral standard.
- An innate love for creating, fun, and exploring possibilities.
- Enthusiasm for joining a team that values making a positive impact on those in the community and those who are a part of our Blossoming Kids family.
This role is perfect for professionals eager to develop their skills in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. If you thrive on being the backbone of a team and enjoy the challenges of a fast-moving, detail-oriented role, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $33.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $40
