Speech Language Pathology Assistant - Full-time

Company: Avera Queen of Peace
Location: Ethan
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Join the team at Avera!





Award Winning Health Care: - Avera has been named among the nation's 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: - Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: - Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

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Exciting opportunity to join Avera as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant!

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Position Highlights:

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• 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 their education 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
  
  
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  • 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.
    
    
    Education and/or Experience
    
    
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    • 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
      
      
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      • Licensed by the State of South Dakota as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant required.
        
        
        Work Schedule
        
        
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        • Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm; 80 hours every 2 weeks
          
          
          Pay
          
          The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
          
          
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          • $20.00 - $28.75 per hour
            
            
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            What Makes Avera Special?
            

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