Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Elara Caring; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuing education at no cost

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our home health team in Texas. This part-time role offers 24 hours per week with PRN opportunities, delivering one-on-one therapy in patients' homes and coordinating with a collaborative care team.

You'll evaluate, plan, and provide skilled SLP services, travel within the branch's coverage area (up to 50%), maintain accurate documentation, and support patients' communication, cognition, and swallowing in real-life

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted SLP license in the state of practice (TX).
• At least one year of SLP experience in a clinical care setting.
• Willingness to travel within the branch’s coverage area, with travel up to 50%.
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, measurable progress.
• Provide skilled speech-language therapy according to physician orders and established standards of care.
• Teach patients and caregivers practical strategies to support safety and carry progress into daily life.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate services, communicate changes, and plan for discharge.
• Complete accurate, timely evaluations, clinical notes, and required assessments.
• Promote patient safety throughout each home visit.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Travel within service area

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current SLP license in TX

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Auto insurance

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Part-Time: 24 Hours per Week | PRN Opportunities Available

From communicating with loved ones to swallowing safely, your work makes a meaningful difference. At Elara Caring, you’ll provide personalized speech therapy in patients’ homes—where progress connects directly to their daily routines.

We’re seeking a compassionate Speech‑Language Pathologist to join our home health team. Whether you’re looking for a 24-hour part-time position or PRN opportunities, you’ll bring your clinical expertise to one‑on‑one visits with support from a collaborative care team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Options that fit your availability: Part‑time, 24 hours per week, or PRN
• Meaningful one‑on‑one care: Focus on each patient’s needs, goals, and progress
• Clinical independence with team support: Use your expertise while collaborating with nurses, therapists, and clinical leaders
• Care that connects to everyday life: Help patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing in their own environment
• Competitive compensation
• Continuing education at no cost and opportunities for career growth

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, measurable progress.
• Provide skilled speech‑language therapy according to physician orders and established standards of care.
• Teach patients and caregivers practical strategies to support safety and carry progress into daily life.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate services, communicate changes, and plan for discharge.
• Complete accurate, timely evaluations, clinical notes, and required assessments.
• Promote patient safety throughout each home visit.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted SLP license in the state of practice
• At least one year of SLP experience in a clinical care setting
• Willingness to travel within the branch’s coverage area, with travel up to 50%
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance
• Ability to assist with patient positioning, transfers, and equipment as needed
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50–100 lbs.

Bring your skills to a setting where every visit has a purpose.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Pay & Benefit Information

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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