Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company. We are seeking to immediately hire a Speech Language Pathologist. KidsCare provides 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!

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 also 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. In return we offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.

What Sets Us Apart 

• Work Life Balance – Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.
• Ethically Centered – Our clients and therapists are our top priority.
• Create Your Own Schedule – Choose patients and treatment times.
• Therapist Owned/Operated – We understand your challenges firsthand.

The licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate, organize, and conduct medically prescribed speech therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting. The SLP will direct the patient and their caregiver in selected tasks to reinforce and enhance performance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Consult with physician on patient progress and maintains appropriate records.
• Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
• Attend internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service
• Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Attend Continuing Education activities and expand scope of service.
• Participate in the mentoring of students and new hires.
• Provide clinical treatment to patients including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training.
• Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
• Will serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.

Education And Work Experience Requirements

• Current state-issued professional licensure.
• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Valid state driver license.
• Home health experience preferred.

Other Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting.
• 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.
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy nature.

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