Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Company-issued iPad or Chromebook

Mileage/Vehicle Reimbursement

Outstanding benefits including 401(k) with matching

Job summary

A leading home health agency in Walnut Creek seeks a skilled Speech Therapist to assist patients with communication disorders. The role demands current CA licensure and BLS certification. Enjoy flexible work schedules, competitive compensation, and outstanding benefits. Ideal candidates should be empathetic, organized, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Experience in home-health care is preferred, as well as knowledge of state regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior.
• Experience in home-health care is highly preferred.
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Autonomy

Empathetic

Critical thinker

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organized

Education

Current unrestricted CA Speech Therapist License

Current BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Pay and Compensation

This range is provided by 21st Century Home Health Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$110,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 21st Century offers generous bonus incentive plans, comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) (up to 4% match).

Company Overview

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. Hospital readmission rates at 21HHS consistently remain under 10%, compared with an industry average of over 15%.

We have 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.

Our commitment to quality care and workplace excellence is validated by patient and employee feedback on Yelp, Google, Glassdoor, and Indeed.

All opportunities at 21HHS require field visits to patients in their homes. Remote/work‑from‑home positions are not available unless specifically noted.

Job Description

Territory: Contra Costa County: Walnut Creek Area.

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 member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Why You Should Come Work for Us

• 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 including 401(k) with matching, generous PTO, medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, pet insurance, and more!
• Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program

Qualifications

• 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 home‑care regulatory guidelines preferred.
• Experience in 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 highly desired.
• Self‑directed
• Empathetic
• Critical thinker
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Organized
• Computer literacy and competency assessment required before scheduling an in‑person interview. The results of the assessment are confidential and will be used as one of multiple data points in the hiring decision process.
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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.