Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist-owned and operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. We are seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team and make a difference in the community while enjoying work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed speech therapy for pediatric patients in a home health setting.
• Direct patients and their caregivers in selected tasks to reinforce and enhance performance.
• Provide clinical treatment including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training.
• Perform evaluations with attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills.
• Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
• Maintain communication with pediatric patients and families regarding progress, problems, home programs, and therapeutic process issues.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate services, professionals, agencies, and resources.
• Consult with physicians on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Responsible for maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Attend internal and external public education functions, including periodic in-service training.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Attend continuing education activities and expand scope of service.
• 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 mentoring of students and new hires.
• Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing job responsibilities.
• Serve as 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.

Other Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• 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, talking, and hearing.
• Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting.
• Moderate physical activity performing strenuous therapy-related activities.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Moderate noise level (e.g., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401K.
• Professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What Sets Us Apart

• Therapist Owned/Operated: We understand your challenges firsthand.
• Ethically Centered: Our clients and therapists are our top priority.
• Work Life Balance: Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.
• Create Your Own Schedule: Choose patients and treatment times.