Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

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Kids Care Home Health is an ethical, therapist‑owned and operated home‑health company dedicated to providing therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. If you are passionate about working with pediatrics and making a difference in your community, while enjoying a healthy 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 also redesigned our mentorship programs so that everyone gets the guidance they desire; your success is our focus.

At Kids Care we value the 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.

• Provide clinical treatment to patients, including direct treatment and family/caregiver education regarding status, goals, and progress.
• 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 supervisor on patient progress and maintain appropriate records.
• Participate in supervised visits as outlined by the State Board of Examiners for Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Attend continuing education activities.
• 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.
  
  Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Serve as backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Communication Disorders and Sciences.
• Current state‑issued professional licensure.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• CPR certification.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.

• Ability to read and write in simple correspondence and deliver 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 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 is spent using hands and fingers, handling, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Works in diverse indoor residential or childcare settings.
• Engages in moderate physical activity performing strenuous therapy‑related tasks.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty‑five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.
• Moderate noise (business office with computers, phones, printers, light traffic).

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