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Elite Home Health
Ocala, Florida

PRN Speech Pathologist (SLP)- Home Health

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

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Job Description

REQUIRED: Current Florida Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license.

Applicants who do not hold an active SLP license will not be considered for this position.

Service Area: Ocala and Surrounding areas.

Join a Team That Puts Care First!

At Elite Home Health, we believe healing happens best at home. As a Medicare-certified home health agency serving communities across Florida, we provide compassionate, high-quality care that helps patients recover, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life.

We are seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide skilled speech therapy services to patients in their homes. If you are passionate about helping patients improve communication, cognitive function, swallowing safety, and overall independence, we would love to have you join our team!

What You'll Do

  • Perform initial and ongoing evaluations to assess speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized speech therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
  • Provide skilled interventions to improve communication, cognitive function, and swallowing abilities.
  • Evaluate and address swallowing difficulties and dysphagia-related concerns in accordance with clinical standards.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and cognitive support techniques.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare requirements, Florida regulations, and agency policies.

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Current, active Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license required.
  • Minimum of one year of clinical speech-language pathology experience required.
  • Home health, acute care, or rehabilitation experience preferred.
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
  • Ability to successfully complete required background screening and onboarding requirements.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive clinical team.

Why Join Elite Home Health?

We know great therapists have options. Here's why we strive to make Elite a great place to work:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Clinical autonomy with strong team support
  • Meaningful work that makes a difference

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

As a Speech-Language Pathologist with Elite Home Health, you'll work directly with patients in their homes, helping them improve communication, support cognitive function, address swallowing difficulties, and achieve greater independence and quality of life.

Join a team where your expertise truly matters!

Elite Home Health – Join a Team That Puts Care First.

Key Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing evaluations to assess speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a home health setting. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an active Florida SLP license. Candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dysphagia managementCognitive assessmentSwallowing evaluationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningMedicare compliance

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 50% 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
Listed paynot listedSpeech-Language Pathology median $135k (middle half $109k–$146k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Florida431 active6,936 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 46% no call · 50% 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 repayment450 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,504 in the last 30 days1,378 the 30 days before (+82%)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, 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

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
8
<$95k
6
$95k-115k
2
$115k-135k
6
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
78%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Speech Language PathologistContract

Liberty Education Solutions · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$72 per hour
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa ClaraPer Diem

CVHCare · Santa Clara, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

Speech Language Pathologist

$60-$65/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,936 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Elite Home Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Boca Raton, FL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling options
Supportive clinical leadership
Collaborative team environment
Career growth opportunities
Clinical autonomy with strong team support

Living in Ocala

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,584/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Ocala, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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