Speech-Language Therapist - Home Health
About the job
- A Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program is required.
- A Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is required.
- A state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist is required.
- At least one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology is required.
- Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification with hands-on training is required.
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills are required.
- Conduct thorough speech-language evaluations and assess the home environment to support therapy goals.
- Develop and implement personalized plans of care for patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Provide therapy using specialized techniques and equipment tailored to each patient's needs.
- Recommend appropriate communication aids and devices when necessary.
- Coordinate care with referring physicians and other clinical team members.
- Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure cohesive care delivery.
- Accurately document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with agency policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology practices.
- Identify additional patient and family needs and make appropriate referrals.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy programs and goals.
- Supervise home health aides when services are directly related to the speech-language plan of care.
- Support overall patient care delivery through additional assigned duties.
- Home health experience is preferred.
About the company
Mission Healthcare provides home-based healthcare services, including home health, home care, and hospice care, through a network of eight operating companies. Care is delivered at the patient’s home by a coordinated team of clinicians and caregivers, funded by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers, with some direct payments for non-covered services. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated suite of in-home services across multiple companies, backed by payer and hospital partnerships to coordinate care. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated home-based care that improves outcomes and supports families.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hospice demand grows as aging patients choose home care over hospitals.
- Angela Collins brings 25 years of hospice leadership and compliance repair experience.
- West Coast expansion from Traditions adds referral density and cross-selling opportunities.
What critics are saying
- December 3, 2025 Traditions integration raises execution risk across hospice operations.
- Home-based reimbursement depends on Medicare and Medicaid; CMS scrutiny can compress margins fast.
- CEO turnover after 2023 and rapid expansion invite cultural drift and service inconsistency.
What makes Mission Healthcare unique
- Mission Healthcare bundles home health, home care, hospice across eight operating companies.
- December 3, 2025 Traditions hospice acquisition deepened California and Oregon reach.
- June 10, 2026 Angela Collins hire strengthens hospice-specific operating expertise.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours