Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

About the Role

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist-operated home health company providing therapy services to children with special needs in their homes. We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.
• Attend Continuing Education activities.
• 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.
• Actively participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
• Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Communication Disorders and Sciences.
• Current state-issued professional licensure.
• Valid state driver license.
• CPR certification.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.
• 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 with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of 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 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).