Speech Language Pathologist (ST) - Home Health

Valley Regional; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay with strong earning poten t

Paid drive time

Paid documentation time

Meaningful work serving community

Job summary

Valley Regional Care in Fresno, CA is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join an experienced home health team serving geriatric patients. The role emphasizes evaluations, plan of care, and patient-family instruction within a supportive culture.

Ideal candidates have medical SLP experience, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to community-based care. Flexible scheduling and meaningful work are highlighted as core benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) required.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Completion of 350 clock hours of supervised practicum.
• At least 9 months of supervised full-time SLP experience after degree.
• Passed an approved national examination in SLP.
• Minimum one year of clinical SLP experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and assesses home environment for speech/language needs.
• Identifies functional speech defects and plans care.
• Administers speech therapy program with specialized techniques and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices as indicated.
• Confers with referring physician to ensure coordinated care.
• Prepares and submits notes per policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in SLP practice.
• Instructs patient and caregiver in treatment plan.
• May supervise home health aide related to therapy.
• Performs other duties to facilitate service delivery.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

State licensure as an SLP

350-clock-hour supervised practicum

≥9 months of supervised full-time SLP experience

National examination passed in SLP

Minimum 1 year clinical SLP experience

Licensed driver with insured vehicle

Job description

Valley Regional Care is a locally owned and operated home health agency that has served the Valley since 2013. With a patient census of more than 400, we’re one of the area’s leading home health providers, and we’re growing.

We’re looking for a part-time speech therapist to join our experienced, long-tenured team. Our leadership team is committed to supporting your growth, and we’re proud of the positive, enjoyable, professional culture we’ve built together. This position is a home health position, serving the geriatric community in the Fresno and surrounding areas. We are seeking an SLP who, preferably, has medical SLP/ST experience, due to our patient need.

Why therapists choose us:

• Hourly pay that gives you a strong earning potential
• A stable, experienced team that has had a long-term presence in the Valley
• Paid drive time, paid documentation time
  
• Meaningful work serving your own community

Service Area: Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Sanger, Selma, Kerman, Reedley, Fowler, Del Rey, Tulare, Dinuba, Lemoore, Riverdale, Hanford, Visalia, and more! Our main office is located in Fresno but we fully support employees that do not live in Fresno.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, inservices and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.
• On occasion, one may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
  The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements:
• Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or
• Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience).
• Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
• Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP
• A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Company Culture:

• Excellent Support Staff: Our home office is dedicated to clinical support and answering questions. We are available by phone, email or even CHAT to assist our employees with anything they may need.
• Positive Company Culture: We love hosting BBQs, Potlucks and recognizing our employees whether it’s for a job well done or an ‘Employee of the Month! We acknowledge our team as humans, not robots, and we know how stressful it can be to work in the healthcare industry.
• Employee Wellbeing surveys: Quarterly anonymous employee surveys analyze what factors are working well and what are not: Relationships at work, Personal Motivators, Happiness, and Company Motivators are all a part of this survey. We also like to take action by responding to these surveys and acknowledging what can be improved in the future.