OverviewSpeech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) – Full-Time | San Diego, California
Location: San Diego, CaliforniaSchedule: Full-TimePay Rate: $42–$44 per Hour
Position Overview
HealthPRO Pediatrics is seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to join our pediatric therapy team in San Diego, California!
This full-time opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives by supporting their speech, language, and communication development in a collaborative and supportive environment.
What You'll Do:
Provide speech and language therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Implement individualized therapy plans developed by the supervising SLP.
Support children in developing speech, language, and communication skills.
Collaborate with SLPs, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support progress.
Monitor and document student progress toward communication goals.
Help create a positive and engaging therapy environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality speech services based on individual therapy plans.
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan up to and following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment/ follow up programs.
- Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.
- Maintains patient records confidentially.
- Records treatment charges daily and completes documentation in accurate and timely manner.
- Complies with the applicable State Speech Therapy Practice Act, codes and regulations.
- Attend team meetings and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic services.
- Participate in parent, community, and professional training efforts.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of speech language pathology assistant with an Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
- Licensure: Current State License to practice Speech-Language Pathology
- Experience: One year experience as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant preferred.
- Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
