Speech Language Pathologist

About the role

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist operated home health company seeking to immediately hire a Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes.

We offer a full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time off, 401K, professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

Our company values work-life balance, and our therapist-operated model allows for flexibility in choosing your caseload size and schedule.

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, including 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.
• Will serve as the 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 in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping, and routine database activity.
• 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 activities of a therapy nature.

Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements.

Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

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