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Lorian Health
San Jose, California

Home Health ST (Speech Therapist)

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $120/hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

For more than 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that enhances quality of life and helps individuals maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.

At Lorian, you'll find more than a job. You'll build a rewarding career with an organization that values collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. We foster a supportive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve.

What We Offer

  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Competitive salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • EAP
  • 401(K) with 4% match
  • Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • A collaborative, mission-driven team committed to delivering exceptional patient care
  • Location: South San Jose
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday with on call weekends rotation

As a Home Health ST, You Will

Evaluate patients’ speech, language, communication, and swallowing-related needs, including assessing the home environment and identifying appropriate equipment.

Develop, implement, and update individualized speech therapy treatment plans and Plans of Care (POC) in collaboration with the physician and care team.

Provide skilled speech therapy services using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and specialized equipment to improve functional outcomes and quality of life.

Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition, treatment response, and functional status with the physician, case manager, and interdisciplinary care team.

Complete accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with Lorian policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Educate patients, caregivers, and other healthcare personnel on appropriate therapeutic strategies, communication techniques, and ongoing care needs.

Required Qualifications

Current state licensure as a Speech‑Language Pathologist

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology

  • Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting
  • Current CPR/BLS certification
  • Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle (per Lorian requirements)

This position is based on a pay per visit compensation model. Pay per visit ranges from $120-$125 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with an organization that invests in its people and is committed to excellence, we'd love to welcome you to the Lorian Health team. Together, we're enhancing the quality of life at home.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' speech, language, and swallowing needs to develop and implement individualized treatment plans in a home health setting. Monitor patient progress and maintain accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and current state licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience in a home health or hospice setting.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningCommunication assessmentSwallowing assessmentEvidence-based practicePatient educationCaregiver trainingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 33% have no call, 53% 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 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 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 13 employers

5
<$140k
13
$140k-160k
2
$160k-180k
5
$180k-200k
1
$250k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
78% this job
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
17%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Therapist- Redding/Red Bluff

Home Care Providers Group · Yuba City, California

$100-$120/hr
#2

Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#3

School Speech-Language Pathologist - Bronx

$75-$95/hr
#4

School Speech-Language Pathologist - Brooklyn

$75-$95/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

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

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lorian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
EAP
401(K) with 4% match
Ongoing professional development
Career advancement opportunities