Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

About Us

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist-operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. We are dedicated to making a difference in our community while promoting work-life balance, professional growth, and a supportive culture.

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment to pediatric patients, including direct treatment and family/caregiver education regarding status, goals, and progress.
• Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
• Maintain appropriate communication with patients and families regarding progress, problems, home programs, and therapeutic processes.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate services, including other 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.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.
• Attend continuing education activities.
• 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.
• Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Serve as a backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Communication Disorders and Sciences.
• Current state-issued professional licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• CPR certification.
• 0–2 years of experience; pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

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.
• Works in diverse indoor residential or childcare settings.
• Moderate physical activity performing strenuous therapy-related tasks.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required, including close vision.
• Moderate noise levels (e.g., business office with computers, phones, printers, light traffic).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.