- Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Fulfilling Career
$145,600–$208,000 year
On-siteFair Oaks, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide home-based speech therapy to patients facing communication, swallowing, or cognitive difficulties due to illness or injury. Observe and evaluate a patient's ability to communicate, swallow, and process information, then conduct assessments, document progress, and ensure established goals are met. Assist with mouth, breathing, and swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation, and reading while educating patients and families on plan of care, safety practices, and self-care. Work as part of a home health team including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and therapists to support the patient's overall plan of care.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Active SLP license in CA
- Minimum of 1 year of speech therapy experience
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgment
- Critical thinking skills
- Strong communicator
- Empathy
- Compassion
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally in home healthcare
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