Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

SummitWest Care; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

CE support

Supportive leadership

One-on-one care

Collaborative culture

EAP

Job summary

SummitWest Care in Mesa County, CO is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide one-on-one home health services on an as-needed basis across Mesa County. This PRN role offers flexibility, competitive hourly pay, and mileage reimbursement while you support patients in their own environment.

You will evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders, develop individualized plans, educate families, collaborate with the care team, and

Qualifications

• Current Colorado SLP license in good standing.
• Master's degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.
• Experience with adult and geriatric populations preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a home health environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform speech-language pathology evaluations, reassessments, recertifications, and discharges.
• Assess and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical needs.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on treatment recommendations and home exercises.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other members of the care team.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning to support optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Independence in home health

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Colorado SLP License

CCC-SLP (preferred)

Job description

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) - Home Health

SummitWest Care | Mesa County, CO

PRN | Flexible Schedule

Competitive Hourly Pay (DOE) + Mileage Reimbursement

Use Your Expertise When It Matters Most.

SummitWest Care is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide one-on-one care throughout Mesa County on an as-needed basis.

Home health offers a unique opportunity to work directly with patients in their own environment, helping them improve communication, cognition, swallowing, and overall quality of life where they are most comfortable.

As a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll enjoy flexibility while remaining connected to a supportive interdisciplinary team. While referrals may vary throughout the year, your expertise is invaluable when patients require speech therapy services. This role is ideal for clinicians seeking supplemental income, schedule flexibility, or an opportunity to maintain a rewarding home health caseload without committing to a full-time schedule.

Why Home Health?

• One-on-one patient care with time to assess, educate, and build meaningful therapeutic relationships
• Provide therapy where it matters most in the patient's actual living environment
• Improve quality of life through communication, cognitive, and swallowing interventions
• Flexible PRN scheduling that works around your existing commitments
• Clinical autonomy with the support of an experienced interdisciplinary team
• Strong collaboration with nurses, therapists, physicians, caregivers, and office staff
• Mission-driven nonprofit organization focused on patient outcomes rather than productivity metrics

Responsibilities

• Perform speech-language pathology evaluations, reassessments, recertifications, and discharges
• Assess and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical needs
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on treatment recommendations and home exercises
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other members of the care team
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
• Recommend compensatory strategies, adaptive techniques, and safety interventions when needed
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning to support optimal patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in good standing
• Master's Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience with adult and geriatric populations preferred
• Ability to work independently in a home health environment
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

Home health experience is a bonus, but not required!

PRN Position Information

This position is referral-based and patient needs may fluctuate throughout the year. At times there may be consistent visits available, while other periods may involve little or no active caseload. We are seeking a clinician who values flexibility and is interested in partnering with SummitWest Care when speech therapy services are needed.

We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling options
• Continuing education support including MedBridge access
• Supportive, field-experienced leadership
• Meaningful one-on-one patient relationships
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

You atter. We care.

For more than 20 years, SummitWest Care has provided trusted home health services throughout Western Colorado. As a nonprofit organization, our focus is on helping people remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home while supporting the clinicians who make that care possible.

When speech therapy needs arise, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your patients' daily lives while enjoying the flexibility that PRN work provides.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SummitWest Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.