Speech Language Pathologist

Elara Caring • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home-based speech therapy as part of its healthcare team. The role involves evaluating patients, developing personalized care plans, delivering services in accordance with physician orders, and coordinating care with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals. The position requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations and is physically active, including 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.
• At least 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 in accordance with 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.
• Complete therapy notes and visit documentation on time.
• Lift and transfer patients as part of a physically active role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement. Benefit eligibility may vary by position and shift status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time