Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

in Tucson, Arizona

Care for others—and yourself—in a therapy career designed for work-life balance! As a Home Health SLP for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll play a vital role in a patient’s restoration while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes from ordering your own schedule.                                                      

Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted provider of in house speech therapy to individuals suffering with communication deficits, cognitive impairments and swallowing difficulties. We are currently hiring Home Health SLPs who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while reaping the benefits of work-life balance. If that sounds exciting, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Speech Language Pathologists enjoy some excellent benefits:

• Visit rates:  $85 - $95 per visit
• Competitive, Weekly pay with travel time and mileage reimbursement
• New hires eligible for $1000 signing bonus, until September 30, 2026. Eligible after 1040 hours of employment or completion of 750 visits within 12 months of hire date
• Holiday and PTO pay for full time employees
• Medical and life insurance for full-time employees
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance available for all employees.
• One-to-one patient care that allows you to make a meaningful impact
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
• Supportive management team dedicated to your success
• Continuing education benefits and discounted courses through Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University

As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide in house speech therapy to patients having communication, swallowing or cognitive difficulties due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and OT, focused on the patient’s plan of care and established goals 
• Observe and evaluate a patient’s ability to communicate, swallow and process information  
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient goals are met
• Assist with mouth, breathing and swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation and reading
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, therapy goals, safety practices and self-care

A few must-haves for Home Health Speech Language Pathologists:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and active SLP license in Arizona
• Minimum of one (1) year of speech therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR Certification (demonstration course required)
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Card
• No Covid Vaccination Required
• Pass a background check and drug test (we are required to test for THC)
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, critical thinking skills, strong communicator, empathy and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of SLPs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, in house therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

 
How to Apply:   Submit your application through this posting or the Interim HealthCare Careers page,  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Application Deadline: Accepting applications until 09/03/2026

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