Speech Language Pathologist SLP Home Health PRN

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Work in a collaborative environment. Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference. Competitive compensation package. Tuition reimbursement for full‑time staff and continuing education opportunities at no cost. Opportunities for advancement. Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision benefits. 401(k) with employer match. Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement. Pet insurance.

• Promote Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Evaluate the patient to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement; develop a plan of care in accordance with findings.
• Admit the patient and assess speech‑language therapy needs according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
• Make the initial therapy evaluation visit and re‑evaluate the patient’s speech‑language therapy needs during each visit.
• Conduct follow‑up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
• Initiate a plan for patient safety, using the patient, family and community resources.
• Communicate significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, the physician and other team members involved with patient care.
• Participate in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning.
• Verify the Plan of Care before each visit and provide care according to physician’s orders, assessment data and established standards and guidelines.
• Write physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy.
• Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care into therapy care, as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes.
• Initiate and revise the Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues.
• Perform direct speech‑language pathology services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and as certified by the patient’s physician.
• Select diagnostic and therapeutic materials appropriate to patient needs.
• Instruct and provide patients and/or their caregiver with a home therapy program, offering modification and clarification when necessary.
• Ensure clinical notes indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with physician, other staff and disciplines.
• Ensure that all therapy notes, supply logs/visit logs are accurate and turned into the office according to office policy.

• Master’s degree from an accredited educational program in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Current, unrestricted SLP license in the state of work.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as an SLP in a clinical care setting.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the branch/office coverage area and up to 50% of the time.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Reports to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.
• Compensation range is $70‑90 per visit, variable based on experience.

Pay & Benefit Information:
Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at

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