Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist

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Kids Care Home Health is an ethical, therapist‑owned and operated home health company that 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, Kids Care is the place for you.

Our leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists by promoting from within and adding leadership roles that come with minimal stress levels. We have redesigned our mentorship programs so that everyone gets the guidance they desire; your success is our focus.

At Kids Care 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 that includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401 K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.

• Therapist‑owned and 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.

• 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.
• 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 and expand scope of service.
• Maintain an adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
• Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
• Mentor students and new hires.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
• Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Ability to read and write simple correspondence and speak effectively 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, including Microsoft Office Suite, record‑keeping and routine database activity.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• 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 therapy‑nature activities.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision.
• Moderate noise (light traffic and office equipment).

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