PRN Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health

Elara Caring; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to deliver one-on-one therapy in patients’ homes on a PRN basis. You’ll evaluate speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing needs, then create and modify personalized treatment plans based on physician orders and assessments.

You will work independently with patients, provide instruction to caregivers, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team while maintaining clinical documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• 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 clinical experience.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and assessment findings.
• Provide skilled therapy services in patients’ homes.
• Instruct patients and caregivers on exercises, techniques, and strategies for progress.
• Recommend and provide instruction on assistive devices when appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate changes in condition and progress to physicians and care team.
• Coordinate services with nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and company policies.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical communication

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

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.

PRN Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Worcester Proper

Help Patients Find Their Voice, Confidence, and Independence at Home

Make a meaningful difference while enjoying the flexibility of a PRN schedule. As a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one care to patients in the setting where they feel most comfortable—their own homes.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and assessment findings.
• Provide skilled therapy services in patients’ homes.
• Teach patients and caregivers exercises, techniques, and strategies to support continued progress.
• Recommend and provide instruction on assistive devices when appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans as needs change.
• Communicate changes in condition, progress, and recommendations to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Coordinate services with nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state of practice.
• At least one year of SLP experience in a clinical care setting.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned locations.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50–100 lbs.

Why Join Elara Caring?

• Flexible PRN scheduling.
• Meaningful one-on-one patient care.
• Independence and autonomy in the field.
• Support from an experienced interdisciplinary care team.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel.
• Access to additional benefits and programs based on employment status and eligibility.

Pay is based on a per-point value with a range of $65-$75 per point.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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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Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.