KidsCare Home Health
Speech Language Pathologist
KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist‑owned home health company seeking to immediately hire a licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide medically prescribed speech therapy to pediatric patients in a home health setting. 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.
KidsCare provides a full benefits package to include 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 first‑hand.
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 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.
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 skills.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instruction and 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.
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, 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 by this job include close vision requirements.
Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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KidsCare provides a full benefits package to include 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 first‑hand.
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 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.
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 skills.
Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret instruction and 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.
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, 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 by this job include close vision requirements.
Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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