Traveling Speech-Language Pathologist — Home Health

Elara Caring; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Insurance: medical/dental/vision

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our home-based care team. In this role you will assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, develop plans of care, and coordinate with physicians, families, and other care providers.

This position requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, an active SLP license, and the ability to travel up to 50% in your branch coverage area.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted SLP license in the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience as an SLP in a clinical care setting.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including transferring patients.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission and policies to ensure quality of care.
• Evaluates patients and develops a plan of care per findings.
• Admits patients and assesses therapy needs per OASIS and PPS guidelines.
• Conducts initial and re-evaluations of speech-language therapy needs.
• Performs direct Speech-Language pathology services per physician orders and standards.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in home therapy programs.
• Ensures notes and logs are accurate and submitted per policy.

Skills

SLP license

Clinical experience

Travel willingness

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our home-based care team. In this role you will assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, develop plans of care, and coordinate with physicians, families, and other care providers.

This position requires a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, an active SLP license, and the ability to travel up to 50% in your branch coverage area.