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 seek a Speech Language Pathologist passionate about working with pediatrics and making a difference in the community while enjoying work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed speech therapy to 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 and 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 all 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.

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 include close vision requirements.
• Moderate noise environment (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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Professional development funds
• Tuition reimbursement