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Elara Caring

Home-based care with nursing and therapy

PRN Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program is required.
  • A current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of practice is required. An Educational Limited Speech-Language Pathologist license may qualify while completing the required nine months of supervised postgraduate clinical experience, under supervision by an Elara Caring licensed Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • At least one year of Speech-Language Pathologist experience in a clinical care setting is required.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, and time management skills are required.
  • A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation between patient homes and assigned work locations, is required.
  • Ability to meet agency health screening and testing requirements is required.
  • Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including assisting with patient positioning or transfers and moving equipment, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients’ speech-language therapy needs and develop individualized plans with meaningful, achievable goals.
  • Provide skilled therapy according to physician orders, clinical findings, and accepted standards of practice.
  • Complete initial and ongoing assessments, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans as needs change.
  • Teach patients and caregivers practical strategies and home exercises that support continued progress between visits.
  • Identify safety concerns and connect care plans with available family and community resources.
  • Communicate changes in condition, treatment recommendations, and progress to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Coordinate care and discharge planning to support continuity and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations.
  • Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation while following applicable regulatory, payer, privacy, and infection prevention requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Home health or hospice experience is preferred.

About the Company

Elara Caring

Home-based care with nursing and therapy

Elara Caring delivers home-based health care in the United States, providing personal care, skilled nursing, and therapy to elderly people, those with chronic illnesses, and patients recovering from surgery. Trained caregivers visit patients at home and work under nursing and therapy professionals to create individualized care plans, which may include regular visits, remote monitoring, and coordination with other providers; payment comes from patient fees, insurance reimbursements, and government programs. The company uses a nationwide network to unite in-home services under one platform, emphasizing care in the home to improve outcomes and reduce overall costs. Its goal is to broaden the use of home-based care to enhance patient results while lowering health care expenses.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$706M
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
Not listed

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