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Optimal Care
Indianapolis, Indiana

Home Health Speech Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$39-$42/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 59m ago · Verified live

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

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningCommunication DisordersCognitive TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationTime Management

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.

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in speech language pathologyranked against 6,764 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$81k–$87kSpeech-Language Pathology median $103k (middle half $96k–$114k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Indiana210 active6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 48% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment219 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,521 in the last 30 days1,411 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 Caresilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index20 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,764 Speech Language Pathology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs
9
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
10
$135k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
72% this job
CME allowance
34%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

Speech TherapistPer Diem

Concierge Home Care · Panama City, Florida

$64-$74/hr
#3

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

$65-$70/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68 per hour
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

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 6,764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Optimal Care

Medical Practices
Jackson, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (minimum 3 weeks for full-time)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA and FSA options
Company paid Short Term Disability
Company paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Pet Insurance

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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