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Valence Care
Rye, New York

Speech Therapist - Home Health

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$80-$100/hr

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Job Description

Preferred Certified Home Care

Proudly Part of the Valence Care Family of Home Healthcare Agencies

Build Your Career. Enjoy Great Benefits. Make a Difference.

Become part of the Valence Care family, where your contributions are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your dedication to patient care is rewarded!

  • Competitive Compensation, Bonuses & Exceptional Benefits! Position Benefits & Incentives:
  • $500 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity – Eligible new hires may qualify for an attractive sign-on bonus!
  • Monthly Travel Stipend – Additional financial support for eligible full-time field staff.
  • Flexible Scheduling – Enjoy scheduling options that promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match – Invest in your future with employer contributions.
  • Generous PTO Package – Take time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Paid Holidays – Enjoy designated paid holidays throughout the year.
  • Paid Orientation & Annual Training – Get paid while developing your skills and advancing professionally.
  • Employee Referral Program – Earn rewards for referring qualified professionals to join our growing team!
  • Speech Therapist - IDD/Pediatric & Geriatric Home Health
  • (Per Visit / Fee for Service, approx. 10 visits/wk)
  • Pay: $80 - $100 per visit

Preferred Certified Home Care, part of the Valence Care family of home healthcare agencies, is looking for an experienced and reliable home care Speech Language Pathologist to conduct home visits in Westchester County for our IDD and geriatric patients.

We are seeking STs interested in working with adult and pediatric patients, including Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) cases such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and cognitive delays. Prior IDD experience is preferred but not required.

Many visits are scheduled after 3:00 PM, making this a great opportunity for therapists looking for flexible afternoon/evening hours.

The speech therapist contracted or employed through our organization provides speech therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.

The ideal candidate would be comfortable with treating a pediatric population.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

  • Assesses patient’s speech and language abilities and deficits.
  • Prepares an initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessments.

Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s plan of treatment for therapy services and according to agency policies.

The plan of care must include the type of services rendered, an estimated duration of treatment, the frequency of visits with clearly defined, measurable short and long term goals.

  • Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet established treatment goals.
  • Selects and use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
  • Documents type of treatment and patient’s response on designated clinical progress notes.

Complete cases conferences, prepare discharge summaries of service, and complete documentations on appropriate forms and as indicated.

Participates in the review, revision and implementation of patient care policies and procedures, relating to speech-language pathology.

Instructs other health care personnel, the patient and other care takers in methods to assist patient in home therapy programs to improve, correct, and/or accept the patient’s disability.

  • Participates in the development and periodic revision of the plan of care forms established for the patient.
  • Collaborates with other health care team members on as ongoing basis to ensure continuous coordination.
  • Participates in inter-disciplinary and case conferences, staff meetings and in service programs as required.
  • Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
  • Reports all suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

A master’s degree and certification of clinical competence in speech pathology granted by American Speech language and Hearing Association

  • A license and current registration to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State.
  • One full year of supervised institutional and one year home care experience is preferred.
  • Meets state health status requirements.

Join our team and make a difference every day—apply today to get started!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation is available per ADA and applicable state laws.

Key Responsibilities

The speech therapist will assess patient speech and language abilities to develop and implement individualized plans of care. They are responsible for providing rehabilitative services, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree and a current New York State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Certification of clinical competence from ASHA and prior experience in institutional or home care settings are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningDocumentationPediatric careGeriatric careIDD careInterdisciplinary collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

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

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,836 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$166k–$208kSpeech-Language Pathology median $99k (middle half $88k–$99k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$173k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York294 active6,833 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 35% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,836 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
7
<$115k
2
$125k
4
$130k-145k
9
$145k-160k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 26 employers
401k / retirement match
69% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
16% this job
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,836 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Valence Care

Home Health Care Services
Brooklyn, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$500 Sign-On Bonus
Monthly Travel Stipend
Flexible Scheduling
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with Company Match
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Orientation & Training

Living in Rye

Typical market rent
$7,353/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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