Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

About the role

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. Our core values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES)—guide our mission to take care of our people.

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.
• Carefully 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in a home health setting is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Skills

• Knowledge of speech-language pathology principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using specialized equipment and techniques.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well-being of our team. Benefits available to all benefit-eligible employees include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Additional benefits for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule available.

Contact Information

To learn more about Mission Healthcare, visit our website or contact us at:

• Email: careers@missionhealthcare.com
• Phone: 555-1234

Equal Opportunity & Veteran-Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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