Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

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. The leadership team promotes from within, offers low‑stress leadership roles, and has redesigned mentorship programs so every therapist receives the guidance they desire. KidsCare’s C.A.R.E. culture reflects the values the organization seeks in its team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical treatment to patients including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training.
• Perform evaluations with special 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 the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
• Consult with physician on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Attend internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in‑service.
• 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 the 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 the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instruction 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.

Benefits

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

Schedule

• Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.
• Create your own schedule – select patients and treatment times.