Speech Language Pathologist

Elara Caring • Oskaloosa, IA

12d

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home-based speech therapy services. The role involves evaluating patients, creating personalized therapy care plans, and completing initial and ongoing assessments in accordance with regulatory guidelines. The Speech-Language Pathologist delivers therapy in accordance with care plans and physician orders, monitors and communicates patient progress, updates plans when needed, and coordinates care with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The position also includes educating patients and caregivers, providing home exercises, maintaining timely and accurate documentation, and helping ensure patient safety through available family and community resources. This is a physically active role that may involve lifting and transferring patients.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited educational program in Language Pathology.
• Current, unrestricted SLP license in the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience as an SLP in a clinical care setting.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and create personalized speech therapy care plans.
• Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments following regulatory guidelines.
• Develop plans to keep patients safe using available family and community resources.
• Communicate patient progress and changes with physicians and the care team.
• Deliver speech therapy services based on the patient's care plan and physician orders.
• Update care plans and request additional visits when needed.
• Provide education and home therapy exercises to patients and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure therapy notes and visit documentation are completed on time.
• Perform physically active work that may include lifting and transferring patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level