Speech Language Pathologist

Elara Caring•Rolla, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Elara Caring is hiring a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home visits in the Rolla territory. The role provides rehabilitation services in patients’ homes, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care and collaboration with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other care team members. The position offers autonomy and flexibility as part of a collaborative team, and uses ambient listening technology to support 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%.
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’ rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement, and develop a plan of care based on the findings.
Admit patients and assess speech-language therapy and other needs according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
Conduct initial therapy evaluations and re-evaluate patients’ speech-language therapy needs during visits; complete follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS guidelines.
Initiate patient safety plans using patient, family, and community resources.
Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, physician, and care team members.
Participate in developing and implementing the Plan of Care to support quality and 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 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 according to accepted standards of practice and the patient’s physician certification.
Select appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic materials and instruct patients or caregivers in the home therapy program, modifying or clarifying instructions when needed.
Document ongoing communication and coordination of services with the physician, staff, and other disciplines in clinical notes.
Ensure therapy notes and supply and visit logs are accurate and submitted to the office according to office policy.