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 who shares our passion for pediatric care, community impact, and work-life balance.

Our leadership team supports therapists through internal promotions, low-stress leadership roles, and redesigned mentorship programs tailored to individual guidance needs. We value therapists who embody our C.A.R.E. culture and offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off; 401K; professional development funds; and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed speech therapy for pediatric patients in a home health setting.
• Direct patients and 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 appropriate communication with pediatric patients and families regarding progress, problems, home programs, and related therapeutic 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 the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and attend continuing education activities.
• Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals and share knowledge and skills.
• 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.

Skills

• Ability to read and write 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, and will handle, feel, talk, and hear.
• 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 level typical of a business office with computers, phones, and printers, and light traffic.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.