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KidsCare Home Health

Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

KidsCare Home Health, Greenville, South Carolina, us, 29610

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KidsCare Home Health . 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. Our leadership promotes from within and has mentorship programs to support success. We value the C.A.R.E. culture and offer a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, 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 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 communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, 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. Maintain supplies and equipment. Attend internal and external education functions (in-service as applicable). 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 through knowledge and skills sharing. Participate in mentoring students and new hires. Actively participate in professional organizations and activities. Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing responsibilities. Will serve as 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 problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems with concrete variables. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Physical Demands/Working Environment

Spends time in standing, walking, reaching, sitting, kneeling, and crawling activities. Frequent use of hands; able to handle, feel, talk, and hear. Work in diverse indoor residential or childcare settings. Moderate physical activity related to therapy tasks. Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise level typical of a business office with computers, phones, and printers. 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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