Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

About This Role

This Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive therapy services for home health patients. The SLP will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and train caregivers on therapy strategies.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognition assessments in the patient’s home
• Review medical records, labs, diagnostics, and collaborate with nursing to incorporate patient history
• Evaluate the home environment to support therapy success (safety, assistive devices, caregiver support)
• Identify patient, family, and caregiver needs, preferences, and goals
• Develop individualized, measurable therapy plans aligned with patient goals, family input, and physician orders
• Provide direct skilled therapy (speech, language, swallowing, cognitive) to patients
• Adjust therapy plans based on patient response and progress
• Instruct and train caregivers on carryover strategies and home exercises
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, OT, PT, CNAs) to align therapy with overall care plan using google workspace applications and EMR system, HomeHealthMD
• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, re-evaluations, and discharge documentation per agency policy and regulatory timelines

Requirements

• Valid Speech-Language Pathologist license in California
• Certification with ASHA (CCC-SLP) or relevant credential
• Current CPR / BLS certification
• Reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in home health therapy, outpatient, hospital, or similar setting preferred

Nice to Have

• 1 year of experience in home health therapy, outpatient, hospital, or similar setting

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications