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Amergis
School Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
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What they do
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.
$44,114 / year median in Texas
+19% projected growth
Job Description
The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant assists the Speech Language Pathologist in providing speech and language services. The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant will have clinical, educational, documentation, and treatment related activities while working within the scope of responsibilities/ plan of care assigned by the Speech Language Pathologist and/or physician.
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 communication disorders program + Successful completion of a minimum of 100 hours of supervised field work experience or its clinical experience equivalent as required by state and/or contract + Current certification or licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in the State of Practice + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice + One (1) year of prior professional Speech-Language Pathology Assistant experience preferred + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + 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.
Job Category:
- Education
Job Function:
- Education | Speech Language Pathologist Assistant | Speech Language Pathologist Assistant School
Job Type:
- Contract - Full Time
Setting:
- Schools
Position Type:
- Healthcare
Office Number:
- 0672
Contract Duration:
- 36 •
Pay Rate:
- $1312 / Week
Date Posted:
- 2026-08-26T18:43:26