Speech-Language Pathologist; SLP - Stanislaus

Position Overview

American Hospice and Home Health Services is seeking a Full‑Time or Part‑Time Speech Therapist / Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide services in the following counties:
Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus.

We offer per‑visit pay plus hourly or salary options, depending on experience.

Per Visit Rates: $140 – $220 per skilled speech therapy visit.

Hourly Option: $50–$65 during office hours.

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive therapy services for home health patients.
• Coordinate with nursing, physicians, caregivers, and other therapy staff to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• 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, including safety, assistive devices, and 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 to patients.
• Adjust therapy plans based on patient response and progress.
• Instruct and train caregivers on carry‑over 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, HomeHealth
  
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• Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress notes, re‑evaluations, and discharge documentation per agency policy and regulatory timelines (48 hours).
• Document all therapy contacts, missed sessions, cancellations, and outcomes accurately.
• Record therapy elements that support billing, justification, and compliance.
• Communicate changes in patient status or plan to physicians and care team.
• Participate in care team meetings, case discussions, and interdisciplinary conferences.
• Report therapeutic findings, recommendations, and concerns to physicians, nursing, and leadership.
• Provide clear, respectful, and timely communication with patients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• May cover on‑call therapy as needed according to agency policy if both parties agree.
• Assist in scheduling, travel coordination, and therapy resource management.
• Maintain continuing education and fulfill licensure and competency requirements.

• Valid Speech‑Language Pathologist license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in home health therapy, outpatient, hospital, or similar setting preferred.
• Certification with ASHA (CCC‑SLP) or relevant credential.
• Current CPR / BLS certification.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and appropriate insurance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Home visits across the counties listed above.
• Must be able to travel among patient homes.
• Flexible scheduling (full‑time or part‑time options; remote documentation work between visits).

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Health Care Provider