Home Health - Speech Language Pathologist
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Job Description
For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life and supporting their independence.
We offer a collaborative, compassionate work environment where every team member is valued and equipped to succeed. Join a team that prioritizes growth, open communication, and the tools you need to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Location: Long Beach Northeast and Southeast
$2500 sign on bonus will be paid in payments of $625 every 3 months
About the Opportunity
The Speech Therapist/Pathologist (SLP) delivers in‑home speech assessments, evaluations, treatment, and care as prescribed by the attending physician.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct speech/language evaluations and assess the home environment
- Identify equipment needs related to speech/language function
- Assist physicians in evaluating functional levels
- Provide treatment according to physician or dentist orders
- Develop and update the Plan of Care (POC)
- Diagnose functional speech deficits and establish treatment goals
- Administer therapy using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Document and report patient progress and condition in EMR
- Participate in in‑service education programs and clinical meetings
- Educate other healthcare personnel as needed
- Follow infection‑control policies
- Maintain HIPAA‑compliant documentation and patient privacy
Required Education & Experience
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.
Additional Qualifications
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle (per Lorian requirements)
Why Join Us?
We are committed to our employees' well-being, offering a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package: EAP and 401(K) with 4% match, accrued sick hours, mileage reimbursement
- Employee referral program and opportunities for growth and advancement
- This position is based on a Pay per visit compensation model.
Pay per visit ranges from $100-$150 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a current state license. At least one year of recent experience in a Home Health or Hospice setting is required.
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 Language Pathologist 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 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 33% have no call, 53% 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 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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