Home health Speech Therapist- (ST)
Production pay · no annual figure stated
$50–$120 per visit
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
For more than 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that enhances quality of life and helps individuals maintain their independence in the comfort of their own homes.
At Lorian, you'll find more than a job. You'll build a rewarding career with an organization that values collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. We foster a supportive culture where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, families, and the communities we serve.
What We Offer
- Mileage reimbursement
- Competitive salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including
- EAP
- 401(K) with 4% match
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
- A collaborative, mission-driven team committed to delivering exceptional patient care
- Location: San Diego North
- Schedule: Monday - Friday with on call weekends rotation
As a Home Health ST, you will:
Evaluate patients’ speech, language, communication, and swallowing-related needs, including assessing the home environment and identifying appropriate equipment.
Develop, implement, and update individualized speech therapy treatment plans and Plans of Care (POC) in collaboration with the physician and care team.
Provide skilled speech therapy services using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and specialized equipment to improve functional outcomes and quality of life.
Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition, treatment response, and functional status with the physician, case manager, and interdisciplinary care team.
Complete accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with Lorian policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Educate patients, caregivers, and other healthcare personnel on appropriate therapeutic strategies, communication techniques, and ongoing care needs.
Required Qualifications
Current state licensure as a Speech‑Language Pathologist
Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle (per Lorian requirements)
This position is based on a pay per visit compensation model. Pay per visit ranges from $50-$120 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with an organization that invests in its people and is committed to excellence, we'd love to welcome you to the Lorian Health team. Together, we're enhancing the quality of life at home.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' speech, language, and swallowing needs to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Provide skilled therapy services and maintain accurate clinical documentation while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and current state licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience in a home health or hospice setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home health Speech Therapist- (ST) at Lorian Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,902 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,902 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $110k (middle half $95k–$118k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in California | 609 active | 6,878 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 50% no call · 38% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment660 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +5.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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