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Bella Terra Home Health & Hospice
Coachella Valley, California

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$70/hr

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health Make a Difference Every Day Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is dedicated to delivering life-changing service through compassionate, high‑quality home health and hospice care.

Whether in the comfort of home or in a facility, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are growing rapidly and seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in Coachella Valley.

If you're looking to advance your career in a supportive environment that values excellence, autonomy, and teamwork, we’d love to meet you.

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Pay Range: $50.00–$70.00/hr Status: Per Diem Coverage Area: Coachella Valley What You’ll Do The Speech–Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for delivering high‑quality speech therapy services to home health patients, ensuring all care meets established standards and supports improved communication, swallowing, and functional outcomes.

Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including assessment of speech/language abilities, cognitive‑communication skills, swallowing function, and home environment needs Lead ongoing interdisciplinary assessments and collaborate with the patient, caregivers, and clinical team to develop and update individualized plans of care Provide speech–language pathology services as ordered by the physician and outlined in the plan of care Offer counseling, support, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers throughout the course of treatment Educate patients and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing safety, home exercises, and therapy goals Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation, including visit notes and progress reports Maintain open communication with the physician and healthcare team regarding patient status, progress, and care needs Identify functional speech and language impairments, establish appropriate goals, and implement evidence‑based treatment plans Administer specialized therapeutic techniques and operate necessary equipment to support effective speech and language rehabilitation Recommend and train patients in the use of communication devices or assistive technology as needed Participate in case conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and in‑service training to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care Maintain ongoing clinical competency in speech–language pathology theory, methods, and best practices Identify needs for additional home health services and ensure appropriate referrals When appropriate, supervise home health aides performing tasks directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care

Requirements

Valid CA Speech Language Pathologist License 2+ year of clinical experience as a speech therapist 1+ year of working with the adult population in speech therapy Maintain CPR Certification Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Why Join Bella Terra Home Health & Hospice of the Desert? Bella Terra is part of the Cornerstone Group, a nationwide network of 75+ home health and hospice agencies. Although we are backed by a large organization, we operate as a local, community-focused team.

We know that exceptional care begins with exceptional people — and we invest in our employees so they can thrive personally and professionally. What Makes Us Unique We empower our clinicians with a level of freedom and autonomy rarely found in home health and hospice.

You’ll have the ability to create, innovate, and lead programs that best serve your patients and community.

We are guided by the CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second Ownership If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to help shape the premier Home Health & Hospice agency in the Coachella Valley, we want to connect with you!

Apply Today Join a mission-driven team where your work truly matters — and where you’re supported every step of the way. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

We are a dedicated team of local professionals focused on delivering personalized hospice care with an emphasis on quality and excellence.

Our staff of caring professionals have roots in this area, and we work with each patient and family to ensure that our care is personalized to respect the unique needs of each person we serve.

Regardless of your circumstances, we meet you where you are to give you the care and services that are best suited for your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for delivering high-quality speech therapy services to home health patients, focusing on improving communication, swallowing, and functional outcomes through comprehensive evaluations and individualized care plans. Key duties include conducting assessments, collaborating with the clinical team and caregivers, providing direct therapy, offering patient/family guidance, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid California Speech Language Pathologist License and have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a speech therapist, including at least one year working with the adult population. A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and access to a vehicle are also mandatory requirements for this position.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Swallowing Function AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPlan of Care DevelopmentPatient CounselingCaregiver EducationAssistive Technology TrainingHome Health Aide Supervision

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In California, the Speech-Language Pathology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$117k (110 salary observations; 225 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (776 salary observations; 2,889 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 40% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

7
<$120k
2
$125k
8
$135k-150k
6
$150k-165k
3
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
10%
PSLF eligible
6%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,691 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Bella Terra Home Health & Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Corona , CA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Autonomy and freedom
Supportive team environment