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University Home Care
Livonia, Michigan

Speech Therapist

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70-$90/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

University Home Care Inc is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech Therapist to join our team in Livonia, MI. In this role, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders to patients in a supportive home care environment. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans that promote patient communication and quality of life.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct speech and language evaluations for patients of varying ages and conditions.
  • Develop and implement tailored therapy plans to address communication and swallowing challenges.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding communication strategies and therapies.

Requirements

  • Valid state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Strong evaluation and therapeutic skills for speech and swallowing disorders.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a home care setting.
  • Current CPR certification preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour.
  • Bi-weekly compensation for consistent financial planning.
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Supportive team environment and resources to help you succeed.

About the Company

University Home Care Inc is a leader in providing high-quality home health services across Michigan. We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that improves the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families through expert home-based speech therapy services.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Language evaluationSwallowing disorder treatmentPatient assessmentTreatment planningCollaborationPatient education

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 78% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $173k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 6 employers

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<$110k
4
$110k-145k
0
$145k-180k
1
$199k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 6 employers

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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

Speech Therapist, Home Health

Center Well · Seattle, Washington

$103k-$141k
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Napa/Vacaville

Up to $140,000
#4

Speech Pathologist

$111,540 - $138,840
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Higher than about 4 in 10 of 6,328 Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Livonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$311k
Typical market rent
$1,748/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About University Home Care

Home Health Care Services
Dearborn, Michigan

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay ($70-$90/hr)
Bi-Weekly Compensation
Flexible Scheduling
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Supportive Team Environment