Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist-owned and operated home health company. We provide therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. If you have a passion for working with pediatrics and making a difference in your community while enjoying work-life balance, KidsCare is the place for you!

About Us

Our leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists by promoting from within and adding leadership roles with minimal stress levels. We’ve redesigned our mentorship programs so everyone receives the guidance they desire—your success is our focus. We work with individuals who embody the values of our C.A.R.E. 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 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 pediatric patients and families 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 needed.
• 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 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.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
• 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

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current state-issued professional licensure as an Intern Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Valid state driver’s 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.

Benefits

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

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, handling, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• 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 include 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.