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Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Home Health PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70/hour

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Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – PRN Home Health

At Preferred Care Home Health, exceptional patient care begins with exceptional clinicians. Since 2004, we've built our reputation by delivering compassionate, high-quality home health services throughout Florida. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who value clinical excellence, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

If you're a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist looking for the flexibility of a PRN schedule while providing one-on-one care in patients' homes, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

As a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you will evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. You'll work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and caregivers to help patients achieve the highest possible level of independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders.
  • Provide skilled speech therapy services in the home setting.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment techniques and home exercise programs.
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
  • Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and outcomes accurately and within required timeframes.
  • Participate in case conferences and quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all agency policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as case manager for therapy-only patients when applicable.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
  • Current Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license.
  • Minimum one (1) year of Speech Therapy experience (home health experience preferred).
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid Florida driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

Why Preferred Care Home Health?

  • Flexible PRN scheduling
  • Competitive per-visit compensation
  • Supportive clinical leadership
  • User-friendly electronic documentation
  • Independence and autonomy in patient care
  • Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families
  • Established, clinician-led home health agency serving Florida communities since 2004

If you're passionate about helping patients improve their communication, swallowing, and overall quality of life while enjoying the flexibility of home health, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningCognitive therapyHome health careCase managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCommunication skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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 Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

6
<$110k
7
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
8
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
70%
Loan repayment
9%
Sign-on bonus
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#2

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-CallPer Diem

Links Healthcare · Carmichael, California

$65-$70/hr
#3

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68.00 per hour
#4

Speech Language Pathologist PRN

$43.09-$66.47/hr
+ 37 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 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Port St. Lucie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$2,396/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Port St. Lucie, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible PRN scheduling
Competitive per-visit compensation
Supportive clinical leadership
User-friendly electronic documentation
Independence and autonomy in patient care