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KidsCare Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist

KidsCare Home Health, Porter, Texas, United States, 77365

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KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist‑owned and operated home health company seeking to immediately hire a

Speech Language Pathologist

to 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 team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists, promotes from within, and fosters minimal stress levels. We have redesigned mentorship programs so everyone receives guidance and success is our focus. KidsCare’s

C.A.R.E. culture

values collaboration with a

full benefits package

that includes 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 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 communication with patients and families regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other therapeutic process issues.

Refer patients and families to appropriate services, including other professionals, agencies, and resources.

Consult with physicians on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.

Maintain supplies and equipment.

Attend internal and external public education functions, including periodic in‑services.

Participate in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

Attend continuing education activities to 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 skill sharing.

Mentor students and new hires.

Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.

Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.

Serve as backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.

Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech–Language Pathology.

Current state-issued professional licensure.

Valid state driver’s license.

CPR certified.

Pediatric clinical experience preferred.

Home health experience preferred.

Other Qualifications and Skills

Ability to read and write in simple correspondence and to speak publicly in small groups.

Excellent critical thinking skills.

Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.

Ability to interpret instruction and solve practical problems with various 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 and fingers, handling, feeling, talking, and hearing.

Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting.

Moderate physical activity performing strenuous therapy tasks.

Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty‑five pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Moderate noise environment, e.g., 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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