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Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist

KidsCare Home Health · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist-owned home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. We seek a bilingual Speech Language Pathologist passionate about working with pediatrics and offering work-life balance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical treatment to patients including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training.
  • Perform evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills.
  • Cookordinate 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 physician on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
  • 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.
  • Participate in the mentoring of students and new hires.
  • Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.
  • Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
  • Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
  • Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Current state-issued professional licensure.
  • Valid state driver license.
  • CPR certified.
  • Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
  • Home health experience preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
  • Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to 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.

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.

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