Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow

KidsCare Home Health•Dallas, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

KidsCare Home Health is an ethical, therapist owned and operated home health company seeking to immediately hire an Intern Speech Language Pathologist. KidsCare provides therapy services to children with special needs in the comfort of their own homes. The company emphasizes a passion for working with pediatrics, making a difference in the community, and achieving work-life balance. They promote from within, offer leadership roles with minimal stress, and have redesigned mentorship programs to ensure guidance. KidsCare values individuals who embody their C.A.R.E. culture. They offer a full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time off, 401K, professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement. Key differentiators include being therapist owned/operated, ethically centered, and promoting work-life balance with flexible scheduling and caseload choices.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Current state-issued professional licensure.
Valid state driver license.
CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
Home health experience preferred.

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 supervisor on patient progress and maintains appropriate records.
Participate in supervised visits as outlined by the State Board of Examiner's for Speech-Language Pathology.
Responsible for the 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.
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.
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.