Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist
Newport Beach, CA
Apidel Technologies
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Title: Speech Therapist II
Duration: 3 Months (Possibility to extend or convert)
Shift: Mon- Fri (8:30am -5pm)
Location: 4041 MacArthur Blvd Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide home health therapy services to geriatric patients. The Speech Therapist will assess patients for speech and swallowing-related therapy needs, establish treatment goals, and implement individualized care plans to improve communication and functional outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have experience in home health and geriatrics, with a strong clinical background across multiple diagnoses including neurology, cardiopulmonary, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and otolaryngology.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate patients for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments
Develop and implement individualized Speech Pathology treatment plans
Review patient medical history and perform clinical screenings
Establish therapy goals and discharge recommendations in collaboration with patients and families
Educate patients, caregivers, and families on therapy activities, equipment use, and home exercises
Perform ongoing re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans as needed
Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
Manage multiple patients efficiently within a home health setting
Participate in continuing education and apply updated clinical practices
Assist with orientation and training of new staff and interns (Speech Therapist II responsibilities)
Conduct literature reviews and provide staff education/in-services when needed
Required Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 18 months of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist
Current California SLP License required
Current BLS Certification required
Experience treating geriatric patients required
Home health experience preferred
Strong knowledge in:
General Medicine
Orthopedics
Neurology
Cardiopulmonary
Gastroenterology
Otolaryngology