Per Diem Home Health Speech Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist
Service Area: Palo Alto, Mountain View & Sunnyvale

ACE Home Health Care & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to provide field-based care throughout Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale.

As a locally owned provider serving the Bay Area, we offer flexible scheduling, dedicated administrative support, and opportunities for professional growth. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and value multilingual skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities and develop individualized plans of care.

• Provide treatment, recommend communication devices and equipment, and educate patients and caregivers.

• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate services and address patient needs.

• Complete timely clinical documentation and participate in care conferences and required meetings.

• Maintain clinical competency and supervise home health aide services related to the therapy plan, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, including an approved internship, or equivalent qualifications required by applicable regulations.

• Current certification to practice Speech-Language Pathology.

• Meets ASHA’s education and experience requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.

• At least one year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Current CPR certification.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Why Join ACE?

• Flexible scheduling: Autonomy to manage your hours.

• Dedicated support: Administrative coordinators, documentation assistance, and DME support.

• Efficient technology: Tools that streamline documentation and communication.

• Professional growth: Individualized training, ongoing development, and opportunities in precepting, clinical education, and leadership.

Compensation

• Estimated annual full-time compensation: $163,000–$238,000. This position is paid per visit.

• Compensation varies based on experience, skills, location, internal equity, and market data.

• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate and paid parking.

Benefits (full time positions)

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including dependent coverage.

• Generous PTO and paid holidays.

• 401(k) with company match.

• Free on-demand CEUs.

• Employee rewards and corporate discount programs.