Speech Language Pathologist SLP Home Health PRN

Empath Health; Bradenton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Empath Home Health in Bradenton, FL is seeking a compassionate PRN Home Health SLP to serve Manatee County with home visits. You will assess swallowing and communication, develop a care plan with the physician, and educate patients and families on therapy techniques.

Flexibility is emphasized: 5–10+ visits per week, potential to grow into full-time as demand increases, with strong interdisciplinary support and a patient-centered mission.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved/accredited program meeting CCC-SLP/SPEECH pathology standards.
• Active Florida SLP license; CCC-SLP preferred or in process.
• Minimum 1 year of licensed SLP experience; home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments, including applicable OASIS points.
• Develop a plan of care with physician and care team.
• Instruct patients/families on swallowing safety and language strategies.
• Prepare progress notes and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

OASIS assessments

Plan of care development

Educate on swallowing nutrition

Language and cognition strategies

Education

CCC-SLP or in training

Active Florida SLP license

Job description

## Speech Language Pathologist SLP Home Health PRNApply: Bradenton, FL: Palmetto, FL: Part time: Posted Yesterday: SPEEC014537**Empath Home Health**, a member of **Empath Health** is seeking a compassionate **PRN Home Health SLP (Speech Language Pathologist)** to work with our Home Health team to deliver individualized care to patients in their homes throughout **Manatee county** (Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, and surrounding areas).**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.**Locations:** Home health visits available through **Manatee county** (including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Ellenton, Anna Maria Island, and surrounding areas**.** It is very flexible - you choose when & where you want to work!**Schedule**: PRN role; 5-10+ home health visits per week**What you'll Do*** Perform initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify the client’s level of functioning, swallowing, and communication ability.* Develop a plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members.* Instruct patient and families on proper consistency of food to maintain nutritional intake and prevent complications of swallowing disorders.* Instruct patients and families on using special educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory-motor development, perception, memory, language, and cognition.* Prepares clinical and progress notes of services provided, patient activities and condition and submit in a timely manner.* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, holistic care**Why Join Empath Health as a PRN clinician?*** Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads* Strong interdisciplinary support* Growth potential: several roles could expand to **full-time** as the market grows!* Meaningful, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients’ homes* **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