Speech-Language Pathologist; SLP - San Joaquin​/Stanislaus

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - San Joaquin/ Stanislaus

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

• Per‑visit pay: $140–$220 per skilled speech therapy visit
• Hourly option: $50–$65 (office hours)

• 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 (safety, assistive devices, 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 (speech, language, swallowing, cognitive) 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 the HomeHealth
  
  MD EMR system.
• 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 the 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.
• Assist in scheduling, travel coordination, and therapy resource management.
• Maintain continuing education and fulfill licensure/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).

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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