Speech Language Pathology Assistant

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, 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 SummaryThe 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 ExperienceAssociates 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/RegistrationLicensed by the State of South Dakota as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant required.Work ScheduleMonday-Friday, between hours of 8:00am-5:00pm; 56 hours every 2 weeksPayThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$21.00 - $30.25 per hourWhat Makes Avera Special?