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Calumet Park, Illinois

Category: Education

Contract - Part Time

Job ID: 871179

Work Setting: Healthcare

Contract Duration: 22 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $1625 / Week

Posted Date: 11/15/2024

Calumet Park, Illinois

Work Setting: Healthcare

Category: Education

Contract Duration: 22 Weeks

Contract - Part Time

Est. Pay: $1625 / Week

Job ID: 871179

Posted Date: 11/15/2024

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The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant assists the SpeechLanguage Pathologist in providing speech and language services. The SpeechLanguage Pathologist Assistant will have clinical, educational, documentation,and treatment related activities while working within the scope ofresponsibilities/ plan of care assigned by the Speech Language Pathologistand/or physician. 

Full time 31-32.5 hours weekly. Helping to support two other SLPs that we have through Amergis. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Provides components of a speech and language program asspecified in the treatment plan developed by a supervising SLP in accordancewith the physician’s plan of care according to state regulations  Self-identifies as SLPA to families, students, patients, anddistrict staff  Assists the SLP with speech, language, and hearingscreenings without clinical interpretation  Assists the SLP during assessment of students, exclusive ofadministration and/or interpretation  Assists the SLP with bilingual translation during screeningand assessment activities exclusive of interpretation  Provides timely and accurate documentation of studentperformance and reports this information to the supervising SLP  Programs and provides instruction in the use of augmentativeand alternative communication devices  Demonstrates or shares information with students, families,caregivers, and staff regarding feeding strategies developed and directed bythe SLP as State Practice Acts permit  May adapt educational materials and equipment for thepurpose of providing intervention and/or meeting the student needs  May serve as an interpreter for students, and families whodo not speak English  Provides services under the supervision of the SLP inanother language for individuals who do not speak English and English-languagelearners  May assist with clerical duties, such as preparing materialsand scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP  Cleans and maintains equipment used in the field inaccordance with manufactures guidelines  Reports reaction(s) to treatment or change(s) in conditionof the student to the supervising SLP and alternate clinical designee asindicated  Maintains communication with the district and otherpersonnel caring for the student to assure that their efforts effectivelycomplement each other and support the objectives outlined in the plan of carewithin the scope of practice  May participate in formal care conferences, parentconferences, and intra-disciplinary team meetings only with the presence of thesupervising SLP  Supports the supervising SLP in research projects,in-service training, public relations programs and marketing programs  Provides information to emergency response agencies forindividuals who have communication and/or swallowing disorders  Promotes early identification and early interventionactivities  May present primary prevention information to individuals orgroups known to be at risk for communication disorders  Exhibits compliance with The Health Insurance Portabilityand Accountability Act (HIPAA) and  Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations  Actively participates in the required supervision by a SLPto ensure quality of care to all persons served 

Minimum Requirements: 

Must be a graduate of a SLPA program with an associate’s degree,or have a bachelor’s degree in a speech-language pathology or communicationdisorders program  Successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours ofsupervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent asrequired by state and/or contract Current certification or licensure as a Speech-LanguagePathology Assistant in the State of Practice  Must comply with accepted professional standards andpractice  One (1) year of prior professional Speech-Language PathologyAssistant experience preferred;  Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice  Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competencyprogram  TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable  Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)  Must meet all federal, state and local requirements  Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site  Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements   Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required   Computer proficiency required  Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.  About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.   Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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