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Mission Healthcare
Ventura, California

Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Starting at $60 /hr

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Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Pay range (depending on experience): Starting at $60 per hour
  • Schedule/Shift: Per Diem
  • Territory/Location: Ventura, CA Ventura County (Ojai & Ventura focus)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough speech-language evaluations and assess the home environment to support therapy goals.
  • Develop and implement personalized plans of care for patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
  • Provide therapy using specialized techniques and equipment tailored to each patient’s needs.
  • Recommend appropriate communication aids and devices when necessary.
  • Coordinate care with referring physicians and other clinical team members.
  • Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure cohesive care delivery.
  • Accurately document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with agency policies.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology practices.
  • Identify additional needs of patients and their families and make appropriate referrals.
  • Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy programs and goals.
  • Supervise home health aides when services are directly related to the speech-language plan of care.
  • Support overall patient care delivery through additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
  • State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • At least one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology (home health experience preferred).
  • Current BLS (CPR) certification – hands-on training required.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Home health carePatient evaluationTreatment planningVoice disordersCare coordinationClinical documentationPatient educationCaregiver trainingSupervisionBLS certificationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Mental Health Therapy — Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 48% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% 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)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs

13
<$125k
4
$125k-140k
7
$140k-155k
4
$155k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
7%
Sign-on bonus
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$166k – $193k
#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech-Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,243 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ventura

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$870k
Typical market rent
$2,888/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hrs/week)
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts