Speech-Language Pathologist
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Job Description
- Position: Speech-Language Pathologist
- Department: Home Health
- Supervisor: Clinical Manager of Therapy Services
We Are Growing! Join Our Team!
Are you a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist who values patient-centered care and enjoys working independently? We are seeking a dedicated Home Health Speech Therapist to join our growing team. In this role, you will help patients regain independence, improve safety, and achieve their functional goals in the place they call home.
As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing skilled therapy services, caregiver education, and personalized treatment plans that support recovery and quality of life.
What You'll Do
- Conduct patient evaluations, assess home environments, and identify communication and swallowing needs.
- Establish measurable goals, administer evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and recommend assistive devices.
- Provide palliative-focused speech therapy for Hospice patients, enhancing quality of life through communication and swallowing support.
- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Instruct patients, families, and team members in treatment regimens.
- Document evaluations, clinical notes, and progress timely, meeting Medicare CoPs, PA licensure standards, and agency policies.
- Maintain professional competence through continuing education and best-practice standards.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
- Current SpeechTherapist license in the state of practice.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of experience as an Speech Therapist.
- Home health experience preferred.
- Experience working with adult and geriatric populations.
- Knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and documentation requirements.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives every day
Physical Requirements
- Frequent travel within assigned territory.
- Ability to safely assist patients with transfers and mobility activities.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift as required to provide patient care.
If you are passionate about helping patients maximize their independence and thrive in their home environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Mon - Fri 8 - 4:30
Key Responsibilities
Conduct patient evaluations and establish evidence-based treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing needs in a home health setting. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and caregivers to coordinate comprehensive care and ensure timely clinical documentation.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Speech Therapy program and a current state license. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech-Language Pathologist at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 42% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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