About this opportunity
Elara Caring lists this Speech Language Pathologist - SLP opportunity in litchfield, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
nJob Description:
nPer Diem / PRN Speech Language Pathologist - Home Visits
nnnNew ambient listening technology helps save time on documentation, so you can focus on your patients!
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nnDedicated therapy scheduler assists in grouping visits by day and location to help save on travel time for shorter more impactful days.
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n nAt Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there's no place like home, and that's why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
nTo continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Speech-Language Pathologist with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!
nWhy Join the Elara Caring mission?
nnnWork in a collaborative environment.
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nnBe rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
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nnCompetitive compensation package
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nnTuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
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nnOpportunities for advancement
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nnComprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
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nn401(K) with employer match
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nnPaid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
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nnPet insurance
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n nAs a Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:
nnnPromotes Elara Caring's philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
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nnEvaluates the Speech-Language pathologist patient to determine the rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement and develops a plan of care in accordance with the findings.
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nnAdmits the patient and assesses speech-language therapy and all other needs according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines. Makes the initial therapy evaluation visit and re-evaluates the patient's speech language therapy needs during each visit. Makes follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines.
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nnInitiates plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
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nnCommunicates significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the appropriate supervisor, the physician, and other team members involved with patient care.
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nnParticipates in the implementation and development of the Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning. Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician's orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
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nnWrites physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to the Plan of Care, per agency policy.
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nnIncorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into therapy care, as evidenced by documentation in therapy notes. Initiates and revises the Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues.
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nnPerforms direct Speech-Language pathology services in accordance with accepted standards of practice and certified by the patient's physician.
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nnSelects diagnostic and therapeutic materials appropriate to patient needs. Instructs and provides patients and/or their caregiver in the home therapy program providing modification and clarification when necessary.
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nnAssures clinical notes indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with physician, other staff, and disciplines.
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nnEnsures that all therapy notes, supply log/visit logs are accurate and turned into the office according to office policy.
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nnPhysically demanding, high stress environment
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nnFull range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
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nnPotentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable
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n nWhat is Required?
nnnMaster's degree from an accredited educational program in Language Pathology
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nnCurrent, unrestricted SLP license in the state of work
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nnMinimum one (1) year of experience as a SLP in a clinical care setting
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nnAble and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
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nnAbility to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
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nnMust have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
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nnMust be able and willing to travel 50%
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n nThe low end of the compensation range is $65.00 to the high end up to $75.00 per point, which can include additional earnings for work beyond quota, bonuses, on-call, or other performance-based compensation variables.
nElara Caring determines compensation based on education, job related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location.
nYou will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor or designee.
nEqual 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. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at
nPay & 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
nEVerify : Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Worksite address
litchfield, IL, 62056, US
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