Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - $41-58 per hour

Elara; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Elara Caring in Detroit, MI is seeking a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist to support adults in the home setting. You will assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders while coordinating with a clinical team.

The role offers flexible scheduling options (PRN, part-time, or full-time) with competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and full-time benefits. A Master’s degree and MI SLP licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active Michigan SLP license or Educational Limited License with required supervision.
• Minimum 1 year SLP experience; home health or hospice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing assessments.
• Develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s goals.
• Provide therapy services based on physician orders and best-practice guidelines.
• Coach patients and caregivers on exercises, techniques, and home programs.
• Document visits clearly and promptly.
• Partner with nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure seamless care.
• Promote safety and help reduce avoidable hospitalizations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Patient-centric

Driver's license

Education

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - $41-58 per hour

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist for a job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Speech Language Pathologist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health

Serving Oakland County & Wayne County|

If you’re looking for meaningful work that lets you meet patients where they’re most comfortable, Elara Caring may be the perfect fit. We’re hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to support adults in the home setting and help them strengthen communication, cognitive skills, and overall confidence in daily life.

This role offers the flexibility to design your schedule and the support of a team that knows high-quality care starts with empowered clinicians.

Why This Role Matters

As an SLP in home health, you’ll be the expert patients rely on to help them regain their voice — literally and figuratively. Your visits create independence, connection, and improved quality of life for individuals who depend on your skill and compassion.

What You Can Expect at Elara Caring

• Schedule options designed around your needs: PRN, part-time, or full-time

• A collaborative care team that values your clinical judgment

• One-on-one care that allows you to truly focus on each patient

• Competitive pay plus mileage reimbursement

• Thorough onboarding and ongoing clinical support

• Opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career

• Full-time benefits available: medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k)

Your Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Complete speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing assessments

• Develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient’s goals

• Provide therapy services based on physician orders and best-practice guidelines

• Coach patients and caregivers on exercises, techniques, and home programs

• Document your visits clearly and promptly

• Partner with nurses, therapists, and physicians to ensure seamless care

• Promote safety and help reduce avoidable hospitalizations

What You Bring to the Team

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• Active SLP license in Michigan (or Educational Limited License with required supervision)

• At least one year of SLP experience; home health or hospice is a plus

• Strong communication and organization skills

• A patient-first, compassionate approach to care

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license

Be Part of Something Meaningful

At Elara Caring, we believe care should feel personal, supportive, and human. If you’re ready to make a difference in your community while growing your clinical skills, we’d love to meet you. As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

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About Elara Caring

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.