Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

21st Century Home Health Services Inc.; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Mileage/Vehicle Reimbursement

Outstanding benefits including 401k with matching

Generous PTO

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading home health agency in California is seeking a Home Health Speech Therapist/Language Pathologist to assist patients with communication disorders. You will collaborate with case managers to provide care, evaluate patient needs, and advocate for their well-being. Ideal candidates will have a California Speech Therapist License and experience in home health care. The role offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and outstanding benefits including a 401(k) match and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior regarding illness/injury effects.
• Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.
• Experience in home health care is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled services to assist patients with breathing, speaking, and swallowing functions.
• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, and fluency disorders.
• Serve as an educator, patient advocate, and interdisciplinary care team member.

Skills

Empathy

Critical thinking

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Self‑Directed

Education

Current unrestricted CA Speech Therapist License

Current BLS/CPR Certification

Valid CA Driver's License

Tools

Communication software

iPad or Chromebook

Job description

At 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS), we treat every patient with the same empathy, compassion, and understanding we would show our own family. With more than 600 employees, we are the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest‑growing in the Bay Area. Today, we care for more than 4,000 patients across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties—and we are actively expanding into Marin and Sonoma counties.

Our clinicians are dedicated not only to the patients they serve, but also to one another. The results speak for themselves: hospital readmission rates at 21HHS consistently remain under 10%, compared to an industry average of over 15%.

We’ve also set a new benchmark for employee satisfaction in home health. Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, 21HHS fosters an environment of support, growth, and recognition through open communication and professional development opportunities.

Key achievements include:

• San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplaces in the Bay Area: Ranked 3rd among all medium‑sized companies and 1st among home health agencies.
• National Recognition: Ranked 12th among medium‑sized healthcare companies nationwide and 1st among home health agencies.

Patient and employee feedback on Yelp, Google, Glassdoor, and Indeed further validates our commitment to quality care and workplace excellence. By prioritizing engagement and satisfaction, 21HHS attracts top clinical talent and delivers outstanding outcomes, cementing our place as a leader in home health.

Please note: All opportunities at 21HHS require being in the field visiting patients in their homes.

Territory: Auburn & Colfax

What you’ll do as a Home Health Speech Therapist/Language Pathology (ST):

In partnership with the Case Manager you will provide skilled services to assist patients with breathing, speaking, and swallowing functions. You will evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive and fluency disorders that affect communication. You will serve as an educator, patient advocate and a member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Why you Should Come Work for us as a Speech Therapist/Language Pathologist (ST)

• Flexible work schedules: Create your own schedule and hours
• Small coverage areas
• Autonomy: No clocking in/out
• Low turnover/High morale
• Helpful software and communication tools
• Company issued iPad or Chromebook
• Mileage/Vehicle Reimbursement
• Outstanding benefits for you and your family including 401k with matching. Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pet Insurance and More!
• Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program

To be a success as Speech Therapist/Language Pathologist (ST)

• Current unrestricted CA Speech Therapist License
• Current BLS/CPR Certification
• Valid CA Driver's License
• Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.
• Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.
• Experience home health care is highly preferred
• Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired
• Case Management fundamentals is highly desired
• Self‑Directed
• Empathetic
• Critical thinker
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Organized
• Prior to scheduling an in‑person interview, all Candidates are required to complete a computer literacy and competency assessment. This is to ensure you are set up for success and can navigate in our environment including electronic charting, shared understanding of company values and use of our web‑based communication application. The results of the assessment are confidential and will be used as one of multiple data points included in the hiring decision process.

Salary: $110,000 – $125,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Bonus incentive plans, comprehensive health benefits, and 401(k) up to 4% match.

21st Century is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.