Speech Language Pathologist

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist‑owned and operated home‑health company seeking to immediately hire a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide pediatric speech therapy services in the comfort of patients’ homes.

Benefits: Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off, 401(k), professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.

What Sets Us Apart

• 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.

Essential Duties and 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience 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.

Other Qualifications and 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 and solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
• Proficient computer skills including 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 standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling.
• Over two‑thirds of time 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 include close vision requirements.
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).

Reasonable Accommodations

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

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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