Speech Language Pathologist

Elara Caring • Tulsa, OK

12d

About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide compassionate speech therapy services in home care. The role involves evaluating patients, creating personalized care plans, completing assessments in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and delivering services based on care plans and physician orders. The SLP helps promote patient safety, educates patients and caregivers, monitors and communicates patient progress, coordinates care with healthcare professionals, and maintains timely, accurate documentation. 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 of 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.
• Complete therapy notes and visit documentation on time.
• Lift or transfer patients as needed.

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 to all employees.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement.
• Fleet vehicle program, subject to restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time