CommUnityCare Health Centers
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
$41,000-48,000 / year
Austin, Texas
Full-Time
On-site
1 month ago
JobLeap AI Summary
Assist in providing speech therapy services to patients as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant in Austin, TX. The role involves working within a collaborative care team environment to support patient communication development.
Team-based environment
Full-time clinical role
Work with diverse patients
State licensure required
Ongoing training opportunities
Support professional development
About the job
This position supports speech-language pathology programs by assisting in the implementation of therapeutic plans and language development activities for patients in Austin, Texas. The assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with pre-language and language skill development activities
- Support oralmotor control, vocalization, and use of assistive technology
- Help screen and assess patients per treatment protocols
- Document patient performance and report progress
- Maintain a safe and organized work area
- Provide instruction to caregivers/families
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with emphasis in speech/language pathology or audiology (required)
- Completion of minimum internship hours per state requirements
- Active Texas Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant license (required)
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- At least one year of relevant experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Team-based collaborative work environment
- Continuing education and skills development
- Full-time employment
Location
Austin, Texas (On-site, healthcare facility)
About CommUnityCare Health Centers
Healthcare · 500-1000
CommUnityCare Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing primary and specialty healthcare services to underserved communities in Central Texas. Their offerings include behavioral health, dental care, pediatrics, and women's health services. With over 30 locations, they are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care regardless of patients' insurance status or ability to pay.