Speech Language Pathologist

Always Best Care of Greater Cleveland; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Always Best Care of Greater Cleveland is seeking a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our community-based therapy team. You will evaluate and treat speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in home health settings, tailoring plans to each patient’s real-life environment.

You’ll collaborate with families and clinicians, use AAC and assistive devices when appropriate, and document care thoroughly to support ongoing progress and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• CCC-SLP credential through ASHA or eligibility is required.
• Ohio SLP license or Type 10 certificate eligibility is required.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader care team.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Heart for working with individuals with complex needs.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized speech, language, communication, and swallowing treatment plans.
• Provide hands-on therapy to improve communication, articulation, cognition, oral motor skills, and swallowing function.
• Help patients reach meaningful goals and maximize independence at home and in their communities.
• Recommend and support AAC, assistive technology, and communication devices when appropriate.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate caregivers and care teams so progress continues beyond the therapy session.
• Monitor outcomes, adjust treatment plans, and document care thoroughly.
• Participate in discharge planning, quality assurance, and professional development.
• Bring creativity, compassion, and clinical expertise to every visit!

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Professional development

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP credential (ASHA)

Ohio SLP license or Type 10 certificate

Tools

AAC devices

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Make Every Voice Heard. Make Every Day Matter.

Are you a passionate Speech Language Pathologist who loves helping people communicate, connect, and regain independence?

We're looking for an energetic, compassionate SLP to join our therapy team and provide meaningful, patient-centered care. If you're ready to make a real difference while enjoying the flexibility and variety of community-based care, we'd love to meet you!

Compensation Details:

• Mileage is paid at $0.43 per mile. Milage is not paid on travel for the first or last visit of your workday. Speech therapy regular visit pays $65 a point. Speech Therapy Evaluations pay 53.33 per point. OASIS assessments pay $45 per point.
• OASIS Discharge is 1.56 points per visit
• OASIS Non-Billable Discharge is 0.45 points per assessment
• OASIS Recertification 1.56 points per visit
• ST Discharge 1.5 points per visit
• ST Resumption 1.5 points per visit
• ST SOC 1.5 points per visit
• ST treatment visits 1 point per visit
• ST Recertification 1.5 points per visit
• OASIS Resumption 2 points per visit
• OASIS start of care 2.5 points per visit

What You'll Do

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized speech, language, communication, and swallowing treatment plans.

• Provide hands-on therapy to improve communication, articulation, cognition, oral motor skills, and swallowing function.

• Help patients reach meaningful goals and maximize their independence at home and in their communities.

• Recommend and support the use of AAC, assistive technology, and communication devices when appropriate.

• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Educate caregivers and care teams so progress continues beyond the therapy session.

• Monitor outcomes, adjust treatment plans, and document care thoroughly.

• Participate in discharge planning, quality assurance, and professional development.

• Bring creativity, compassion, and clinical expertise to every visit!

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Current CCC-SLP credential through ASHA, or eligibility to obtain it.

• Current Ohio SLP license or valid Type 10 certificate / eligibility for licensure through completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader care team.

• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

• A heart for working with individuals with complex physical, emotional, cognitive, and communication needs.

• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.

Why Home Health?

Every patient-and-every home is different. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, tailor therapy to real-life environments, and see the impact of your work where it matters most.

No two days are exactly alike, and every visit is an opportunity to help someone communicate more confidently, swallow more safely, or participate more fully in life.

Bring Your Skills. Bring Your Compassion. Bring Your Voice.