About the Role
KidsCare Home Health is seeking to hire a Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. The company offers work-life balance, opportunities for growth, and a supportive mentorship program.
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 maintains 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.
- 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.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
Skills
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Pediatric Therapy
- Home Health
- Clinical Treatment
- Screenings
- Evaluations
- Direct Treatment
- Family/Caregiver Training
- Receptive Language Skills
- Expressive Language Skills
- Speech Fluency
- Vocal Motor Competence
- Oral Motor Competence
- Articulation
- Auditory Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Communication
- Record Keeping
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database Activity
- Task Management
Location
- Home Health Setting
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Pediatric clinical experience preferred
- Home health experience preferred
Education Level
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Professional development funds
- Tuition reimbursement
About the Company
- KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company.
- Our leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists by promoting from within and by adding leadership roles that come with minimal stress levels.
- We have redesigned our mentorship programs so that everyone gets the guidance they desire; your success is our focus!
- At KidsCare we desire to work with individuals who embody the values of the organization which together create 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
