What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist SLP Home Health (PRN) position at Empath Health?
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 approved/accredited college program that meets the educational requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association; or enrolled in a program that meets the educational requirements for certification and in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
- Active Florida SLP license
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
- Home health care 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.