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Elara Caring

Home-based care with nursing and therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree from an accredited educational program in Language Pathology is required.
  • A current, unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of work is required.
  • At least one year of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist in a clinical care setting is required.
  • The candidate must be able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area and travel 50% of the time.
  • The candidate must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
  • The candidate must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently, and lift 50–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Promote the organization's philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
  • Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement, and develop a plan of care based on the findings.
  • Admit patients and assess speech-language therapy and other needs according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines; conduct the initial therapy evaluation, reevaluate therapy needs during each visit, and conduct follow-up assessments according to regulatory guidelines.
  • Initiate a patient-safety plan using patient, family, and community resources.
  • Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in patient condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, physician, and other care-team members.
  • Participate in developing and implementing 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 orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
  • Write physician orders for additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, in accordance with agency policy.
  • Incorporate patient-care goals from the Plan of Care into therapy and document them in therapy notes; initiate and revise the Plan of Care in response to identified patient-care issues.
  • Provide 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 patients and/or caregivers in the home therapy program and provide modifications and clarification when necessary.
  • Ensure clinical notes reflect ongoing communication and coordination of services with physicians, staff, and other disciplines.
  • Ensure therapy notes and supply and visit logs are accurate and submitted to the office according to office policy.

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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