Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
KidsCare Home Health · Katy, TX · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. The organization values work‑life balance, letting therapists choose caseload size and create their own schedule. Leadership promotes from within, offers mentorship, and fosters a C.A.R.E. culture. Therapist‑owned/operated, ethically centered, and focused on giving clinicians the support they need to succeed.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical treatment to patients including direct treatment, and family/caregiver education regarding status, goals, and progress.
- Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
- Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
- Consult with supervisor on patient progress and maintains appropriate records.
- Participate in supervised visits as outlined by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology.
- Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Attend Continuing Education activities.
- Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
- Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
- Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.
- Will serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Communication Disorders and Sciences.
- Current state-issued professional licensure.
- Valid state driver license.
- CPR certification.
- 0 - 2 years of experience.
- Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
- Home health experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret instruction and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling activities.
- Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, and hear.
- Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting.
- Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy nature.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
- Moderate noise environment (business office with computers, phone, printers, light traffic).
- Reasonable accommodations