Home Health Speech Language Pathologist
Elara Caring
Worcester, MA
$85K-120K/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Qualifications
- Other license in Massachusetts
- Eligible to work in US
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:
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. You’ll assess and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while educating patients and caregivers on techniques that support safety, independence, and quality of life.
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.
Bring your expertise, compassion, and commitment to a role where every visit can help a patient communicate more effectively, live more safely, and remain independent at home. Apply today. 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. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at .
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 Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Employer
Elara Caring
Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.
About Worcester, MA
- The cost of living in Worcester, MA is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- However, wages generally match up with the cost of living, especially in healthcare professions like nursing.
- Worcester experiences a range of weather throughout the year.
- Summers have average highs around 80°F and lows around 60°F, while winters have average highs around 35°F and lows around 20°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Worcester, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the assistance of a healthcare marketplace.
- Worcester is fairly car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and commuter rail for easy access to nearby cities like Boston.
- Worcester is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- Worcester has a growing population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to Boston.
- Worcester offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local hockey and baseball games.
- Outdoor activities include parks, hiking trails, and nearby lakes for water recreation.
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