Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
20 days ago
Speech Therapist PT Home Health PRN

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:

Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN)

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, our clinicians provide compassionate, high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients across the country, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey.

As a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist, you’ll have the flexibility to design a schedule that fits your life while making a meaningful impact on patients and families. This role is ideal for clinicians seeking flexibility, supplemental income, or a balance between purpose and autonomy.

To continue delivering industry-leading home-based care, we’re seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist who is compassionate, motivated, and committed to clinical excellence.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

PRN opportunity with flexible scheduling

Collaborative, supportive, and clinician-focused environment

Competitive compensation

Continuing education opportunities at no cost

Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Comprehensive benefits for eligible team members, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Family and pet bereavement leave

Pet insurance

What You’ll Do

Promote Elara Caring’s mission, philosophy, and policies to ensure exceptional patient care

Evaluate patients to determine speech-language rehabilitation needs and develop individualized Plans of Care

Complete initial evaluations, reassessments, and follow-up visits in accordance with OASIS and PPS guidelines

Admit patients and assess therapy needs while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards

Implement safety plans utilizing patient, family, and community resources

Communicate significant findings, changes in condition, and care updates to physicians and interdisciplinary team members

Provide direct speech-language pathology services in accordance with physician orders and accepted standards of practice

Select and implement appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions

Educate patients and caregivers on home therapy programs and modify as needed

Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation

Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality outcomes

Physical & Work Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently

Ability to lift and transfer 50–100 pounds

Physically demanding, fast-paced environment

May include irregular hours or call coverage, as applicable

Willingness to travel within assigned branch coverage area (up to 50%)

What Is Required

Master’s degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Current, unrestricted SLP license in the state of practice

Minimum one (1) year of experience as an SLP in a clinical care setting

Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance

Ability and willingness to travel within assigned territory

You will report to the Branch Director, Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, or designee.

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