PRN Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Elara Caring • La Grange, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a PRN Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist to provide personalized, one-on-one therapy in patients’ homes. The SLP develops treatment plans around each patient’s needs, goals, and routines, builds relationships with patients and caregivers, and supports progress in communication and daily life. The position collaborates with physicians, nurses, therapists, and clinical leaders to coordinate care and help patients receive the right care in the right place.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Home health or hospice experience preferred.

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 to support 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.

Benefits

• Continuing education at no cost.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time employees.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid orientation.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers