Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health

Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is dedicated to delivering life‑changing service through compassionate, high‑quality home health and hospice care. Whether in the comfort of home or in a facility, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are growing rapidly and seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in Coachella Valley.

Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Pay Range: $50.00–$70.00/hr

Status: Per Diem

Coverage Area: Coachella Valley

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high‑quality speech therapy services to home health patients, ensuring all care meets established standards and supports improved communication, swallowing, and functional outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations, including assessment of speech/language abilities, cognitive‑communication skills, swallowing function, and home environment needs.
• Lead ongoing interdisciplinary assessments and collaborate with the patient, caregivers, and clinical team to develop and update individualized plans of care.
• Provide speech‑language pathology services as ordered by the physician and outlined in the plan of care.
• Offer counseling, support, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers throughout the course of treatment.
• Educate patients and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing safety, home exercises, and therapy goals.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation, including visit notes and progress reports.
• Maintain open communication with the physician and healthcare team regarding patient status, progress, and care needs.
• Identify functional speech and language impairments, establish appropriate goals, and implement evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Administer specialized therapeutic techniques and operate necessary equipment to support effective speech and language rehabilitation.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of communication devices or assistive technology as needed.
• Participate in case conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and in‑service training to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain ongoing clinical competency in speech‑language pathology theory, methods, and best practices.
• Identify needs for additional home health services and ensure appropriate referrals.
• When appropriate, supervise home health aides performing tasks directly related to the speech‑language therapy plan of care.

Requirements

• Valid CA Speech Language Pathologist License
• 2+ years of clinical experience as a speech therapist
• 1+ year of working with the adult population in speech therapy
• Maintain CPR Certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.