Job Description

Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Part-time at Avera Queen of Peace summary:

The Speech Language Pathology Assistant at Avera supports speech/language therapy under the direction of a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. This role includes assisting patients in developing language skills and providing clerical support in an outpatient therapy clinic. Ideal for those looking to gain experience in healthcare, this position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Join the team at Avera!

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant!

Position Highlights:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1!
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain experience for those that are looking to further their education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding service to a variety of individuals.

Job Summary

• The Speech Language Pathology Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a Speech and Language Pathologist, assists in supplementing, enhancing, and extending speech/language therapy services by completing a variety of tasks such as, but not limited to, direct activities with patients designed to develop pre-language and language skills, oral-motor control for speech production, vocalization, and use of assistive technology devices for communication.
• The SLPA will also serve as a receptionist and clerical support in outpatient therapy clinic settings.
• This position will be a 9 month position as primary role would be working in school system with occasional hours in outpatient pediatric clinic.

Education and/or Experience

• Associates Degree from Speech –Language Pathology Assistant program or Bachelor’s Degree in Speech –Language Pathology or Communication Disorders with a minimum of 70 hours field work/clinical experience from a board-approved program.

License/Certification/Registration

• Licensed by the State of South Dakota as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant required.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, between hours of 8:00am-5:00pm; 56 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $21.00 - $30.25 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?

Keywords:

Speech Language Pathology, Healthcare, Therapy Assistant, Pediatrics, Language Skills, Assistive Technology, Patient Care, Clerical Support, Career Growth, Avera

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