Speech Pathologist I : Home Health

About the role

The Speech Pathologist I at Hoag at Home provides speech therapy services to patients in their own homes. This role is ideal for a Speech-Language Pathologist who enjoys working independently, building strong relationships with patients and families, and helping individuals improve communication, cognitive, and swallowing function in their everyday environment. The Speech Pathologist partners closely with patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care team members to develop individualized treatment plans that support safety, independence, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive in-home evaluations for patients with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing needs.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on the patient’s functional needs, goals, and home environment.
• Provide skilled speech therapy interventions and monitor patient progress throughout the episode of care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, home exercises, equipment, safety, and strategies to support continued progress.
• Perform regular reassessments and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Make recommendations regarding ongoing therapy needs and discharge planning.
• Manage a caseload of home health patients while maintaining timely and accurate documentation.
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Participate in continuing education and incorporate current best practices into patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited educational institution required.
• Experience working with patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders preferred.
• Home health, acute care, rehabilitation, or other clinical speech therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and healthcare database systems preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and patient education skills.

Licensure

• Current valid Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of California required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.