Speech Language Pathologist

Elara Caring•Jefferson City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a per-diem Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home visits in the Rolla territory. The role supports patients in their homes and contributes to the company’s mission of providing the right care at the right time and in the right place. The position includes autonomous and flexible work with a collaborative team, one-on-one patient visits, and use of ambient listening technology for documentation.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited educational program in Language Pathology.
Current, unrestricted SLP license in the state of work.
At least one year of experience as an SLP in a clinical care setting.
Ability and willingness to travel within the branch or office coverage area and travel 50% of the time.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement, and develop a plan of care based on findings.
Admit patients and assess speech-language therapy and other needs according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
Perform initial therapy evaluations and reassess patients’ speech-language therapy needs during visits.
Complete follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS 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 care team members.
Participate in developing and implementing the Plan of Care to support quality, continuity of care, and 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 Plan of Care changes 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 practice standards and physician certification.
Select diagnostic and therapeutic materials appropriate to patient needs.
Instruct patients and/or caregivers in home therapy programs, modifying and clarifying instruction as needed.
Document ongoing communication and coordination of services with the physician, staff, and other disciplines in clinical notes.
Ensure therapy notes and supply or visit logs are accurate and submitted to the office according to office policy.