PRN Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Elara Caring•La Grange, TX

2d•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 role focuses on helping patients improve communication and related skills in ways that support their daily routines, goals, and confidence. The SLP develops individualized treatment plans, builds relationships with patients and caregivers, and collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The position involves PRN scheduling, with the opportunity to establish consistent days and hours around other commitments. Travel between patient homes and assigned work locations is required. The role includes mileage reimbursement and paid orientation. Continuing education is provided at no cost, and tuition reimbursement is available to eligible full-time employees. Benefit eligibility varies by position and employment status.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
Current SLP license in the state of practice.
At least one year of SLP experience in a clinical care setting.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, 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.
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.

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.