Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Part-Time

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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 theireducation 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?