Home Health Speech Pathologist
Listed compensation
$39-$42/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
Help patients regain their ability to communicate, swallow safely, and improve their quality of life from the comfort of home.
As a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you'll evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders through individualized therapy plans designed to help patients achieve greater independence and reach their functional goals.
Working under physician orders and the established plan of care, you'll deliver evidence-based therapy that supports meaningful recovery and enhances everyday living.
This role is ideal for a compassionate, patient-focused Speech-Language Pathologist who enjoys building relationships and making a lasting impact.
You'll perform comprehensive evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, educate patients and caregivers, and maintain accurate clinical documentation that meets regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
Through your clinical expertise and commitment to exceptional care, you'll help patients overcome communication and swallowing challenges while supporting Optimal Care's mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.
Location: Office Location: Carmel Dr, Suite 144, Carmel, IN 46032
Service Area: Indianapolis, Carmel, surrounding
This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes
Hours: PRN during the hours Monday to Friday, 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
Required Qualifications
- A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology
- State Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Speech Therapist
- Home Health experience
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, patients, and caregivers
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Able to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution, organization, and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to operate computer equipment, FAX, and photocopy machines
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Pay Range
- $39—$42 USD
- How We Care for You
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
- Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
- And more...
- Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.
As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.
We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
Background Screening
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations
We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech-Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders through individualized therapy plans. They will collaborate with physicians and the care team while maintaining accurate clinical documentation to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a valid state license. Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and insurance is required for daily travel to patient locations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Optimal Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 20 active listings.
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 48% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 4.8 / 10 · above average in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,764 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $81k–$87k | Speech-Language Pathology median $103k (middle half $96k–$114k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$90k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Indiana | 210 active | 6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 48% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment219 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,521 in the last 30 days | 1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Optimal Care | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index20 active listings |
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