Pediatric Speech Therapy Assistant

Company Overview

PediPec is a dedicated pediatric facility providing specialized nursing and therapeutic services for children up to twenty years old. Our team is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can thrive socially, medically, and developmentally, supported by a multidisciplinary staff fluent in multiple languages.

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Pediatric Speech Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support speech-language pathologists in delivering tailored therapy plans to children with various communication and language disorders. Your involvement will help maximize each child's developmental potential through engaging, personalized interventions within a collaborative setting.

Duties

• Assist speech-language pathologists in implementing therapy plans for children with speech, language, and communication disorders
• Support early intervention programs and help facilitate progress toward individual education plan (IEP) goals
• Work directly with children to promote speech development, supporting child language acquisition and addressing speech disorders
• Help create a positive, motivating environment that encourages socialization and active participation during therapy sessions
• Maintain accurate documentation of therapy activities, progress notes, and client communication logs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, teachers, and family members to ensure cohesive care strategies
• Support telehealth therapy sessions when necessary, ensuring smooth virtual interactions

Experience

• Prior experience working with children in educational or clinical settings is highly preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities or in pediatric healthcare environments is advantageous
• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology related to speech-language pathology enhances effectiveness in this role
• Familiarity with speech therapy techniques for language disorders support and speech disorders support is desirable
• Bilingual abilities are a plus, especially in languages commonly spoken by our diverse patient population
• Demonstrated understanding of early intervention strategies and IEP processes will help ensure successful therapy implementation

Join us to make a meaningful difference in children's lives! This paid position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a supportive environment dedicated to pediatric health and development.

Expected hours: 30.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person