Speech Therapist Home Health - PRN
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,853 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Speech-Language Pathology median $102k (middle half $94k–$118k)322 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida | 432 active | 6,942 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida 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 listings | 2,557 in the last 30 days | 1,395 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 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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