In-person Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) – Part Time

Location: Granite Falls, WA

Schedule: This is a short-term leave position at 15 hours a week (3 five-hour days) which runs until 3/15/2025.

Pay: Hourly rate $30-$38 per hour. This position is eligible for a sign on incentive.

Description

Next Level Speech Therapy is seeking a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to join our team to provide part-time, in-person services to students in a school district in Granite Falls, Washington.

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
• Reimbursement for ASHA dues and state licensure
• Professional development support through NLST’s unique mentorship program
• Material stipends
• Supervision for clinical hours to obtain WA SLPA licensure.

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, but not required as NLST will assist qualified candidates in application for this license
• 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.