Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$150/visit

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

At Premier Home Health Providers Inc., our compassionate and experienced clinicians are certified and expertly trained to help you manage your condition, prevent rehospitalizations, and improve your health and quality of life in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. Our mission is to ensure a smooth transition for patients returning home from medical facilities by offering expert guidance throughout their recovery journey.

As a Speech Language Pathologist with Premier Home Health Providers, you will be working directly with patients and their families in their homes to improve communication, function, and quality of life. You'll collaborate with a supportive clinical team dedicated to delivering excellent, coordinated care.

We value teamwork, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality service, all aimed at putting patients and their families at ease during their recovery. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in patients' lives and working in a supportive and family-oriented atmosphere, we encourage you to join us in providing exceptional home health care.

Please note that this role is per diem with a rate of $150 per visit.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and develop individualized care plans to address speech and language deficits.

Deliver speech therapy using specialized techniques and equipment, and recommend communication devices when needed.

  • Partner with referring physicians and the care team to ensure integrated, patient-centered treatment.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and goals.
  • Participate in case conferences and care coordination meetings.
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation per organization policy.
  • Stay current in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
  • Perform other duties as required for patient services.
  • Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Active Californian SLP license.
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical SLP experience.
  • Current CPR certification with AHA.
  • Valid driver's license and insured, reliable vehicle.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Skills Training & Development
  • Company Social Events
  • Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
  • Referral Bonus

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess an active Californian SLP license. A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, current CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Care PlanningPatient EducationCommunication Skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Premier Home Health Providers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 7 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Merced

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$373k
Typical market rent
$2,028/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
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 · Merced, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Premier Home Health Providers

Medical Practices
San Jose, California

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Paid Sick Days
Paid Bereavement Leave
Skills Training & Development
Company Social Events
Mileage Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Potential to Convert to Full-Time