SLP - Speech Language Pathologist -West Valley

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$23k-$31k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Inspired Home Health is seeking a compassionate and motivated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing Home Health team serving the East Valley area of Maricopa County. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who value flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful one-on-one patient care.

As a Home Health SLP, you'll help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing abilities in the comfort of their own homes while making a lasting impact on their quality of life.

Compensation

  • Competitive pay: $90–$120 per visit
  • Flexible PRN/Part-Time scheduling
  • Opportunity to build caseload in the East Valley

Why Join Inspired Home Health?

At Inspired Home Health, we are committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care that promotes independence and dignity for every patient we serve. We foster a supportive and collaborative culture where clinicians are respected, empowered, and encouraged to grow professionally.

Eligible Team Members May Enjoy

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Supportive Clinical Team Environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled speech therapy services in patient homes throughout the East Valley
  • Evaluate and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Address speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers to coordinate care
  • Complete accurate and timely EMR documentation
  • Educate patients and families on treatment goals and progress
  • Help patients regain independence and improve overall quality of life

Qualifications

  • Current Arizona Speech Language Pathologist license
  • Home Health experience preferred
  • Experience with EMR documentation systems
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
  • Flexible schedule and ability to travel throughout the East Valley

Additional Requirements

Candidates Must Successfully Pass

  • OIG exclusion screening
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Verification

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want the flexibility and fulfillment that Home Health offers, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Inspired Home Health team making a difference across the East Valley community.

This role requires you pass the OIG exclusion list, MVR and have an Arizona fingerprint clearance card.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningCognitive therapySwallowing disorder managementCare coordinationPatient educationCommunication skillsPatient-centered care

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 27 employers

10
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
10
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
60%
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-CallPer Diem

Links Healthcare · Carmichael, California

$65-$70/hr
#3

1Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health

starting at $65/hr
#4

Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist

$49.91-$61.66/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tempe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$454k
Typical market rent
$1,649/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Supportive Clinical Team Environment