Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow

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 to immediately hire an Intern Speech-Language Pathologist. Our leadership team promotes from within and offers leadership roles with minimal stress levels. We have redesigned our mentorship programs to ensure everyone receives the guidance they desire, with your success as our focus. At KidsCare, we value individuals who embody our C.A.R.E. culture.

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 the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other therapeutic issues.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate services, professionals, agencies, and resources.
• Consult with supervisor on patient progress and maintain 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.
• Attend internal and external public education functions, including periodic in-service training.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Attend continuing education activities.
• Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
• 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.

Education and Work Experience 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, 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 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 the essential functions.