Speech Language Pathologist, Per Diem

Company: AlphaCare Home Health Corp
Location: San Bruno
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $70-$80 DOE Location:We have openings in theSan Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay,andEast Bayareas. Job Summary Speech Language Pathologist will provide skilled therapy intervention and treatment to patients in a home setting. This care includes appropriate utilization of treatment plans and assessment skills. Careful monitoring of the patients status, progress toward goals, and compliance with physicians orders are essential components of this position. Speech Language Pathologists are responsible for teaching patients and their caregivers while preparing the patient and/or family for discharge as appropriate. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited college with a Masters degree majoring in speech pathology with a current license. Holds a certificate of clinical competence and licensure granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Accepting New Graduates Responsibilities Provide services in speech pathology or audiology in accordance with the physicians plan of care. Assist the physician in assessing the clients level of functioning and the development (and revise as necessary) of the plan of care by applying appropriate tests for speech, hearing and language disorders. Record and report the clients reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients condition to the physician and/or the Clinical Manager. Instruct and advise the client, family, and other health team personnel in the phases of speech pathology in which they may assist the client. Recommend hearing tests by audiologist when necessary. Checks hearing aids. Assess the clients communication, oral-motor integrity, cognitive status, memory, problem solving activities, hearing, speech fluency, and quality. Cooperate and consult with appropriate staff to provide education when requested and arranged by the Clinical Manager. Evaluate and regularly re-evaluate the speech pathology needs of the client; initiate, develop, implement and make necessary revisions to the clients plan of care. Initiate diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the clients care and safety. Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the client or document rationale for not doing so. Observe signs and symptoms and report changes in the clients condition to the physician and/or Clinical Manager. Teach, supervise, and counsel the client and family regarding home procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the clients condition. Use agency educational material as appropriate. Coordinate the total plan of care and maintain continuity of care by communicating with other health professionals. Attend client care conferences. Initiate client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clients when needed or helpful to ensure good coordination of care. Keep abreast of speech therapy trends and knowledge through seminars, CEUs, self-study and workshops. Participate in in-service programs. Prepare the patient and/or family for discharge as appropriate. Perform other related and assigned duties. Hours and Schedule Flexible scheduling with occasional weekends and evenings as needed Travel to patient homes required Benefits Competitive salary Mileage Reimbursement Parking Reimbursement Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour Equal Opportunity Employer:AlphaCare Home Health Corp is committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.

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