Per Diem Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

Pay range (depending on experience): $70-$80/hour, depending on experience 

Schedule/Shift: Per Diem/PRN

Territory/Location: Alameda County 

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough speech-language evaluations and assess the home environment to support therapy goals. 
• Develop and implement personalized plans of care for patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. 
• Provide therapy using specialized techniques and equipment tailored to each patient’s needs. 
• Recommend appropriate communication aids and devices when necessary. 
• Coordinate care with referring physicians and other clinical team members. 
• Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure cohesive care delivery. 
• Accurately document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with agency policies. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology practices. 
• Identify additional needs of patients and their families and make appropriate referrals. 
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy programs and goals. 
• Supervise home health aides when services are directly related to the speech-language plan of care. 
• Support overall patient care delivery through additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. 
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA. 
• State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist. 
• At least one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology (home health experience preferred). 
• Current BLS (CPR) certification – hands-on training required. 
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.