SLP Assistant

Job Summary
The Pathologist Assistant plays a vital role in the healthcare team, providing support to pathologists in the examination and diagnosis of tissue samples. This position requires a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology, as well as excellent patient assessment skills. The Pathologist Assistant will work closely with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective patient care.

42 Wk contract

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from a program ASHA approved to grant Master’s SLP degrees OR Bachelor’s Degree in other area with a total of 21 hours in five speech/language areas (anatomy/physiology, phonetics, development, disorders (acquired and developmental) and clinical methods); 25 hours of SLP observations; and 25 hours of SLP clinical assisting or practicum. Certification issued by the Missouri Board of Healing Arts.

Duties

• Attends work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner.
• To "telework" when requested by the District.
• Adapts educational materials and equipment for the purpose of providing intervention and/or meeting the individual student’s needs based on the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Assist in facilitating meeting and communications between the SLP (therapist), building level staff, parents, etc. for the purpose of developing plans and providing information regarding students’ goals.
• Collects data on student achievements, progress on IEP goals, for the purpose of documenting activities, lessons, preparing reports, and updating IEP logs or therapy notes.
• Consults the speech language pathologist, teachers, etc. for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services.
• Instructs individual students with appropriate instructions based on the supervision of the SLP. This may include but is not limited to phonetic alphabet, vocabulary and language, fluency, oral motor exercises, sound system disorder corrections, for the purpose of implementing goals for remediation of speech and language disabilities.
• Maintains and prepares a wide variety of manual and electronic materials (i.e. charts, logs, records and or reports) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and complying with mandated requirements.
• Maintains augmentative communication devices and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of required tools.
• Participates in parent/teacher meetings, professional development as requested, in-district training and /or other meetings for the purpose of receiving or conveying information related to job responsibilities.
• Other assigned duties.
• District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful

This position is essential for ensuring high-quality patient outcomes through effective collaboration with pathologists and other healthcare professionals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,800.00 - $1,900.00 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,800 - $1,900