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Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) – Per Diem Home Health
Location: Miami, FL 33054
Coverage Area: ZIP Code 33054 and surrounding areas
Position Type: Per Diem / Field-Based Home Health
Schedule: Approximately three visits per week
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation
- Speech-Language Pathologist Evaluation Rate: $100–$110 per evaluation
- Treatment Visit Rate: $65–$95 per visit, depending on licensure, credentials, and whether the provider is an SLP or SLPA
Position Overview
Matrix Home Care is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and qualified Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech-Language Pathology Assistant to provide per diem home health services in the Miami, FL 33054 area.
The clinician will provide speech therapy services to adult and pediatric patients in their homes. The anticipated schedule is approximately three visits per week, with the opportunity for additional visits as patient needs increase.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, clear communication, timely documentation, and a commitment to providing individualized, patient-centered care.
English fluency is required. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Complete speech and language evaluations, as permitted by licensure and scope of practice
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care
- Provide speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, and swallowing interventions as ordered
- Provide treatment services to adult and pediatric home health patients
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate
- Educate patients, family members, and caregivers regarding treatment strategies and home exercise programs
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Report changes in the patient’s condition and communicate concerns to the appropriate clinical team member
- Follow all agency policies, professional standards, physician orders, and applicable state and federal regulations
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Active Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license or applicable Speech-Language Pathology Assistant credential
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Current automobile insurance
- Excellent clinical, communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently in patients’ homes
- English fluency is required
- Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred
- Home health experience is preferred; qualified new graduates are welcome to apply
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants must work within their authorized scope of practice and under the required supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
Benefits
- Competitive per-visit compensation
- Flexible per diem scheduling
- Approximately three visits per week, with the potential for additional visits as patient needs increase
- Weekly pay through direct deposit
- Opportunity to work independently in a home health setting
- One-on-one patient care with adult and pediatric populations
- Support from an experienced clinical and administrative team
- Opportunities to expand home health experience
- Flexible caseload based on availability and coverage area
- Potential for ongoing assignments and additional patient referrals
- Meaningful work helping patients improve communication, swallowing, and functional independence in the comfort of their homes
Under Florida law, this role is subject to background screening per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, including fingerprinting and review for eligibility before employment.