Speech Language Pathologist – PRN

Elara Capital

Speech Language Pathologist providing home care to patients with speech-language therapy needs. Collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care in their preferred setting.

Posted 7/23/2026part-timeMcHenry • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $81,000 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Speech-Language Pathology, including patient evaluation, care planning, and implementation of therapy services in compliance with OASIS and PPS guidelines. Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating with healthcare teams and ensuring quality patient care.

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Speech-Language PathologyOASIS CompliancePPS GuidelinesPatient Care PlanningClinical Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Patient EvaluationTherapy Service ImplementationPlan of Care DevelopmentDiagnostic Material SelectionClinical Note Documentation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

SLP License

Industry Keywords

Rehabilitation NeedsQuality of CareHome Therapy ProgramPatient SafetyClinical Care Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Evaluates the Speech-Language pathologist patient to determine rehabilitation needs and potential for achievement
Develops a plan of care in accordance with the findings
Admits the patient and assesses speech-language therapy and all other needs according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines
Makes the initial therapy evaluation visits and re-evaluates the patient’s speech language therapy needs during each visit
Makes follow-up assessments according to OASIS and PPS regulatory guidelines
Initiates plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources
Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to appropriate supervisor, physician, and other team members involved with patient care
Participates in implementation and development of Plan of Care to ensure quality and continuity of care and proper discharge planning
Verifies Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines
Writes physician orders to cover additional visits and changes to Plan of Care, per agency policy
Incorporates patient care goals established in Plan of Care, into therapy care
Initiates and revises Plan of Care in response to identified patient care issues
Performs direct Speech-Language pathology services in accordance with accepted standards of practice
Selects 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
Assures clinical notes indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with physician, other staff, and disciplines
Ensures all therapy notes, supply log/visit logs are accurate and turned into office according to office policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited educational program in Language Pathology
Current, unrestricted SLP license in the state of work
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a SLP in a clinical care setting
Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area
Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws
Must be able and willing to travel 50%
Able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff
Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
Opportunities for advancement
Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(K) with employer match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and pet bereavement
Pet insurance