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Activities for Development

Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

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A Speech Language Pathology Assistant assists licensed speech language pathologists in treating people with speech and language or other communication disorders or swallowing disorders. Assists with screening and helps patients with therapy activities. Works with adults or children and helps to treat a variety of speech disorders or communication problems created by stroke or injury.

$46,862 / year median in Arizona

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Required Qualifications:
Current Arizona SLPA License Only apply if you are a licensed Speech Therapy Assistant (SLPA) or licensed SLP CPR certification (preferred, but can obtain after hire)
Current Finger Print Clearance Card No Relocation Benefits Job Description:
Provide speech therapy to children. Interest in working with patients ranging from infants to 17 years. Complete daily notes based on patient's therapy session (MS Word files). All therapy is "in clinic" with no outside travel, all equipment is provided. Comfortable working with children with various diagnoses, most are high-functioning and very active. Open to being creative and deploying fresh ideas for clinic and sessions. Comfortable with golden retrievers in the office. Availability 9:45am-6:30pm Monday through Friday. (some flexibility) Physically fit to work in different environments in the clinic - Examples - working on floor with kids, seated at table, equipment set up, handle children on swings and ability to lift 25-50 lbs. About the
Company:
Our individualized pediatric therapy services ensure the best possible results for our patients. As certified and licensed professionals, we evaluate and treat children with neurological, developmental, sensory integration, and/or communication disorders. Established and owned by an Occupational Therapist, we have been serving the needs of families in the Phoenix / Scottsdale area for over 20 years. We provide a multidisciplinary approach offering pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy, allowing for communication between therapists. We make Activities for Development a fun, safe environment that challenges our patients to learn and grow. Activities for Development is a fully equipped facility that was specifically designed to provide children with special needs an ideal environment to enhance and further their skills. Our 11,000 square foot facility was designed especially for the pediatric population. The smaller treatment rooms and "gym area" offer a safe and challenging setting for children to learn, grow, and experience new opportunities for success. We offer our employees a comfortable and flexible work environment with a team-based approach to therapy. We communicate with patient's families to encourage family involvement and therapy follow through. Time is provided after each session to discuss the therapy with the family to help each child build independence and confidence in their daily activities.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Work Location:
In person