Speech Therapist

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 personal—and now, we’re 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 You’ll 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.

What You’ll 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 You’ll Bring:

• Master’s 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 driver’s 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

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.

• 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

At Heartland Home Health, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care: Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.