Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health

<p style="text-align:left">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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><h1 style="color:!important"><span class="emphasis"><i><b><span style="font-size:inherit">PRN Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)</span></b></i></span></h1><p><span style="color:#525252"><i><span style="font-size:inherit">Worcester Proper</span></i></span></p><h2 style="color:!important"></h2><br /><h2 style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252"><b>Help Patients Find Their Voice, Confidence, and Independence at Home</b></span></h2><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252">Make a meaningful difference while enjoying the flexibility of a </span><span class="emphasis"><b>PRN</b></span> schedule. As a <span class="emphasis"><b>Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist</b></span>, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one care to patients in the setting where they feel most comfortable—their own homes. You’ll assess and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while educating patients and caregivers on techniques that support safety, independence, and quality of life.</p><h2 style="color:!important"></h2><br /><h1 style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252"><i><span style="font-size:inherit">What You’ll Do</span></i></span></h1><ul><li><span style="color:#525252">Evaluate patients’ speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing needs.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and assessment findings.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Provide skilled therapy services in patients’ homes.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Teach patients and caregivers exercises, techniques, and strategies to support continued progress.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Recommend and provide instruction on assistive devices when appropriate.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as needs change.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Communicate changes in condition, progress, and recommendations to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Coordinate services with nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Maintain compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.</span></li></ul><h2 style="color:!important"></h2><br /><h1 style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252"><i><span style="font-size:inherit">What You’ll Need</span></i></span></h1><ul><li><span style="color:#525252">Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Current, unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of practice.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">At least one year of SLP experience in a clinical care setting.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned locations.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50–100 lbs.</span></li></ul><h2 style="color:!important"></h2><br /><h1 style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252"><i><span style="font-size:inherit">Why Join Elara Caring?</span></i></span></h1><ul><li><span style="color:#525252">Flexible PRN scheduling.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Meaningful one-on-one patient care.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Independence and autonomy in the field.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Support from an experienced interdisciplinary care team.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Continuing education opportunities at no cost.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel.</span></li><li><span style="color:#525252">Access to additional benefits and programs based on employment status and eligibility.</span></li></ul><p><br /><br /></p><p style="color:!important"><span style="color:#525252">Bring your expertise, compassion, and commitment to a role where every visit can help a patient communicate more effectively, live more safely, and remain independent at home. Apply today. Pay is based on a per-point value with a range of $65-$75 per point.</span></p><p></p><p><i><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b>: 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 [email protected]. </i></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left !important"><i><b>Pay & Benefit Information</b>: 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 </i><a target="_blank" href="https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits"><i>https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits</i></a></p><p></p><p><i><b>EVerify</b>: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.</i></p>