Speech Language Pathologist SLP Home Health (PRN)
About The Position
Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to provide individualized care to patients in their homes in Hernando County, including Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Brooksville, and surrounding areas. The role offers flexible scheduling, with clinicians choosing when and where to work, and typically involves 5–15 or more home health visits per week. Part-time or full-time work may become available as the market grows. Empath Home Health provides skilled nursing and therapy services to support patients in recovering and maintaining independence at home, as well as personal care support. The clinician works with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved or accredited college program meeting the educational requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association; alternatively, be enrolled in a qualifying program and accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
- Active Florida SLP license.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient-education skills.
Nice To Haves
- Home health care experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify clients’ level of functioning, swallowing, and communication abilities.
- Develop plans of care in consultation with physicians and other care team members.
- Instruct patients and families on appropriate food consistency to maintain nutritional intake and prevent complications of swallowing disorders.
- Teach patients and families educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory-motor development, perception, memory, language, and cognition.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes documenting services provided, patient activities, and condition, and submit them in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads.
- Strong interdisciplinary support.
- Growth potential, with roles possibly expanding to part-time or full-time as the market grows.
- Meaningful, patient-centered care in patients’ homes.
