Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health | Salinas & Southern Monterey County

San Diego Home Health Care; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay reflecting experience

Full-time benefits: PTO, medical, dent

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education and tuition help

Generous referral bonus program

Oasis Virtual Assistant for docs

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Choice Home Health Care, based in Monterey, CA, seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-home therapy across Salinas and Southern Monterey County. You will evaluate, plan, and deliver individualized care, collaborating with a care team to achieve meaningful outcomes.

The role emphasizes one-on-one care, patient education, and thorough documentation, with flexible scheduling and strong leadership support to ensure high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active Speech Language Pathology license (CCCs)
• Ability to practice speech therapy unencumbered within state and federal guidelines
• Minimum of one year experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CFYs not accepted)
• Prior home health experience preferred
• Experience with Home Care Home Base (HCHB) documentation strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home speech therapy services for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Complete initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
• Deliver skilled therapy visits and reassess patient progress regularly
• Document patient progress and communicate changes to the care team and physician
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and caregivers to support independence and successful outcomes
• Complete required documentation, including OASIS when applicable

Skills

Compassionate care

Independent work

Documentation

Family communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Active SLP license (CCCs)

CFY not accepted

Tools

Home Care Home Base (HCHB) documentation

Job description

Make a meaningful impact through one-on-one speech therapy in patients’ homes across Salinas and Southern Monterey County.

Choice Home Health Monterey

Family Serving Families

At Choice Home Health, we believe great care starts with taking care of our people. For over 25 years, we’ve served families across Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz Counties, and we’re proud to be a two-time Home Health Care Elite Award winner.

Our clinicians choose Choice Home Health because of our supportive culture, flexible scheduling, tenured leadership, and genuine sense of family.

What You’ll Do

• Provide in-home speech therapy services for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Complete initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care
• Deliver skilled therapy visits and reassess patient progress regularly
• Document patient progress and communicate changes to the care team and physician
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and caregivers to support independence and successful outcomes
• Complete required documentation, including OASIS when applicable

Who You Are

• A licensed Speech‑Language Pathologist who is compassionate, skilled, and patient‑focused
• Comfortable working independently in a home health setting while collaborating with a supportive care team
• Dedicated to delivering high‑quality, individualized speech therapy services that improve communication, swallowing safety, and quality of life
• Skilled at building meaningful relationships with patients and their families
• Organized, dependable, and confident in clinical decision‑making and documentation
• Motivated by one‑on‑one care and helping patients achieve lasting, functional outcomes

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Active Speech Language Pathology license (CCCs)
• Ability to practice speech therapy unencumbered within state and federal guidelines
• Minimum of one year experience as a Speech‑Language Pathologist (CFYs not accepted)
• Prior home health experience preferred
• Experience with Home Care Home Base (HCHB) documentation strongly preferred

Schedule Options

We are currently hiring for Full‑Time and Per Diem SLP opportunities.

Scheduling preferences will be discussed during the interview process to ensure the best fit.

Pay & Perks

• Competitive pay that reflects your experience and expertise
• Full‑time benefits (23 days of PTO, medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage) available to full‑time associates
• Flexible scheduling that supports work‑life balance
• Mileage reimbursement for patient‑related travel
• Continuing education and tuition assistance
• Generous referral bonus program
• Oasis Virtual Assistant to streamline documentation
• Supportive, tenured leadership team

Our Mission & Values

Our mission is to achieve quality outcomes through operational excellence, compassionate care, and social responsibility to the communities we serve.

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Innovation
• Bias for Action
• Dignity

About Choice Home Health Care

Based in Monterey, CA, Choice Home Health Care is a trusted home health provider focused on patient‑centered, evidence‑based care. Our goal is to help patients live healthier, happier lives — at home.

If you’re looking for a supportive, family‑oriented team where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.