Speech Language Pathologist

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

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist - Per Diem Home Visits

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we provide care.

To continue to have a positive impact on our local community and offer unparalleled care, we need a Speech-Language Pathologist with commitment and compassion. Specifically in the Rolla territory. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

• Documentation is as easy as dictation with our new ambient listening technology
• Enjoy Autonomy and flexibility with a collaborative team
• Rewarding 1-on-1 visits make the difference in your community
• Competitive compensation package
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Pet insurance

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

Evaluates the Speech-Language pathologist patient to determine the rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement and develops a plan of care in accordance with the findings.

Admits the patient and assesses speech-language therapy and all other needs according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines. Makes the initial therapy evaluation visit and re-evaluates the patient’s speech language therapy needs during each visit. Makes follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.

Initiates plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.

Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care.

Participates in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning. Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.

Writes physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy.

Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care, as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes. Initiates and revises the Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues.

Performs direct Speech-Language pathology services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient’s physician.

Selects diagnostic and therapeutic materials appropriate to patient needs. Instructs and provides patients and/or their caregiver in the home therapy program providing modification and clarification when necessary.

Assures clinical notes indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with physician, other staff, and disciplines.

Ensures that all therapy notes, supply log/visit logs are accurate and turned into the office according to office policy.

What Is Required?

• Master’s degree from an accredited educational program in Language Pathology
• Current, unrestricted SLP license in the state of work
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a SLP in a clinical care setting
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.

Ability to frequently 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.

Must be able and willing to travel 50%

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements.

Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.

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 careers.elara.com

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