Speech Language Pathologist
Elara Caring•Osceola, IA
About The Position
Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy to patients in home care. The role involves evaluating patients, developing personalized care plans, delivering therapy in accordance with care plans and physician orders, and coordinating with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The position includes travel between patient homes and assigned work locations and may involve physically supporting, positioning, or transferring patients and moving equipment.
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 help keep patients safe using available family and community resources.
- Communicate patient progress and changes with physicians and the care team.
- Deliver speech therapy services according to the patient's care plan and physician orders.
- Update care plans and request additional visits when needed.
- Educate patients and caregivers and provide home therapy exercises.
- Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
- Complete therapy notes and visit documentation on time.
- Travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
- Perform physically active work that may include lifting and transferring patients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including 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 and paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement leave.
- Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
