**Overview** **Join us to make a difference when life matters most** Are you a **Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)** looking to build something meaningful from the ground up? At **Heartland Home Health** , a Gentiva company, we believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal—and now, we’re expanding our services to include **speech therapy** for our home health patients. This is a unique **per diem opportunity** for a licensed SLP to **help launch and shape our new speech therapy offering.** Initial hours will be limited as we grow this service line, making this an ideal role for someone seeking **flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a foundational impact.** **What You’ll Do as a Home Health Speech Therapist:** + Provide skilled speech therapy services to patients experiencing communication, cognitive, or swallowing difficulties. + Deliver care based on an individualized Plan of Treatment developed in coordination with the referring physician and interdisciplinary team. + Evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing disorders. + Work collaboratively with patients, families, and caregivers to develop goals and teach techniques that promote safe communication and function. + Educate patients and caregivers about exercises, tools, and strategies that support recovery and maintain abilities. + Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment, and progress. + Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination to ensure comprehensive support for each patient. **About You** **What You’ll Do as a Home Health Speech Therapist:** + Provide skilled speech therapy services to patients experiencing communication, cognitive, or swallowing difficulties. + Deliver care based on an individualized Plan of Treatment developed in coordination with the referring physician and interdisciplinary team. + Evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing disorders. + Work collaboratively with patients, families, and caregivers to develop goals and teach techniques that promote safe communication and function. + Educate patients and caregivers about exercises, tools, and strategies that support recovery and maintain abilities. + Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment, and progress. + Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination to ensure comprehensive support for each patient. **Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:** + **Master’s degree** in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution. + **Licensed and in good standing** as a Speech Therapist (SLP) in the state of employment. + **Current CPR certification** required. + Knowledge of speech therapy techniques appropriate for home-based, medically complex patients. + Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. + Ability to travel locally 100% of the time with reliable transportation. + Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. + **Preferred Experience (Not Required):** + 1+ **year of experience** in a multidisciplinary care setting + Home health or in-home speech therapy + Geriatric, neurological, or post-stroke rehabilitation + Dysphagia management and cognitive-linguistic therapy + Interdisciplinary care team participation **We Offer** **Benefits for All Home Health Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):** + **Competitive Pay** + **401(k) with Company Match** + **Career Growth Opportunities** + **Recognition Programs (Local & National)** + **Teammate Assistance Fund** **Additional Full-Time Benefits Include:** + **Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance** + **Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program** + **Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays** + **Wellness Programs:** + Telemedicine Access + Type 2 Diabetes Management via Virta Health + Joint & Spine Concierge Care via Nimble Orthopedics + **Education Support & Tuition Assistance:** + Flexible programs through 25+ learning partners + CEUs and continuing education support + Tuition reimbursement + **Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance** + **Optional Insurance Plans:** Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, Long-Term Care **Ready to Help Patients Be Heard?** Apply now to become part of our **Home Health Therapy team** and give patients a voice, renewed confidence, and the ability to thrive at home. **Legalese** + This is a safety-sensitive position + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements + We are proud to be an EEO employer + We maintain a drug-free workplace ReqID: 2025-125551 Category: Therapists Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Heartland Home Health