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Classic Home Care
Westland, Michigan

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist (ST)

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$63-$105/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 4% Match
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Join Our Team at Classic Home Care!

Classic Home Care, a nurse-owned and operated skilled home health agency, has been proudly serving communities across Southeast Michigan since 2003. While our office is located in Northville, Michigan, we provide exceptional care to patients in many surrounding areas.

We are Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient care. Our agency is led by registered nurses (RNs) who actively collaborate with our dedicated team, fostering a supportive and professional environment.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team as a home health / home care SLP! This contingent position is perfect for a quick learner who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and growing your career in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Pay

  • Visit Rates with Mileage Reimbursement: $63.00 - $100.00 per visit
  • Discharge Without a Visit: $5.00 - $10.00 per non-visit discharge
  • Transfer Without a Visit: $10.00 per non-visit transfer
  • Orientation and In Service Hours: $30.00 per hour
  • Non taxed mileage reimbursement is paid at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day
  • Visit Rates without Mileage Reimbursement: $68.00 - $105.00 per visit

Job Description

Provides services in speech pathology or audiology in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment. Accepts only patients referred by the patient care manager or designee. Demonstrates competency in the skills required by the agency on at least a biannual basis.

Assists the physician in assessing the patient’s level of functioning and the development (and revision, as necessary) of the plan of care by applying appropriate tests for speech, hearing and language disorders. Sets appropriate goals for the patient.

Records and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician and/or patient care manager and case manager.

Instructs and advises the patient, family and other health team personnel in the phases of speech pathology in which they may assist the patient. The goal is to teach and promote disease prevention for eventual patient & caregiver independence, utilizing agency materials as appropriate.

Recommends hearing tests by audiologist when necessary. Checks hearing aides.

Requirements

  • Active Michigan Speech Therapy license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
  • Home health care experience preferred

Degree of Travel

Home visits and office meetings as indicated. Must participate in necessary in-service programs. Must have reliable transportation and agency-required auto insurance.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech pathology and audiology services according to physician-approved treatment plans. They assess patient functioning, set goals, and educate patients and caregivers to promote independence and disease prevention.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPlan of care developmentHearing disorder treatmentLanguage disorder treatmentPatient educationHearing aid maintenance

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Classic Home Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 22 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 80% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $182k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Classic Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Northville, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% Match
Mileage Reimbursement
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule