Speech Therapist

  • Gentiva
  • Okemos, Michigan
  • Full Time
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
Job ID: 485729459
Originally Posted on: 7/17/2025

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