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 personaland now, were 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 Youll 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 Youll 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 Youll Bring:**
+ **Masters 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 drivers 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
**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 personaland now, were 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 Youll 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 Youll 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 Youll Bring:**
+ **Masters 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 drivers 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
Job ID: 485729459
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025
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