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Empath Health
The Villages, Florida

Speech Therapist Home Health - PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Compensation

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health is seeking a caring and motivated PRN Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP).

This SLP PRN will support patients in The Villages and, if desired, surrounding areas of Ocala, Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties.

Award-Winning Home Health: Recognized as one of America’s Best Home Health Providers for 2026, Empath Home Health delivers high‑quality, outcomes‑driven care trusted by patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to help patients recover and maintain independence at home, along with personal care support that assists with daily needs as part of a seamless continuum of care.

What You'll Do

  • Provide skilled speech therapy services in accordance with physician orders, the plan of care, and regulatory standards
  • Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments, including required OASIS assessments
  • Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
  • Educate patients and families on swallowing safety, dietary consistency, and communication strategies
  • Support cognitive, sensory-motor, language, and memory development through individualized therapeutic interventions

Why Join Empath Health?

  • Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
  • Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
  • Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
  • Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
  • Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

  • Graduate of an accredited program meeting certification requirements for ASHA, or actively progressing toward certification
  • Current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist
  • One (1) year of home health experience preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient-education skills

What You'll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

Provide skilled speech therapy services to patients in their homes according to physician orders and individualized care plans. Conduct patient assessments, including OASIS, and educate families on safety, communication, and therapeutic interventions.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited speech-language pathology program and hold current state licensure. One year of home health experience is preferred, along with strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

OASIS assessmentCognitive developmentSensory-motor developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCare planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist Home Health - PRN at Empath Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,853 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,853 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $102k (middle half $94k–$118k)322 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida432 active6,942 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment451 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,557 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,853 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
5
<$100k
8
$100k-120k
6
$120k-140k
7
$140k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
71%
CME allowance
46% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

Kalesta Healthcare Group · Sacramento, California

$72-$80/hr
#2

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF)

Speechcom · Santa Clarita, California

$65-$75/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP

$65-$75/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Empath Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Clearwater, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Retirement with company match
5+ weeks PTO
CEU support
Tuition reimbursement

Living in The Villages

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$415k
Typical market rent
$2,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.