Empath Health·Saint Petersburg, Florida
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including OASIS, to develop and implement individualized plans of care. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide skilled therapy services and educate patients and families on communication and swallowing strategies.
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 in south Pinellas county (including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding areas).
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.
Home health visits available in South Pinellas county (St. Petersburg, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Gulfport, South Pasadena, Clearwater, Largo) 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
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.
Must hold an active Florida SLP license and have graduated from an accredited speech pathology or audiology program. Previous home health care experience is preferred, along with proficiency in EMR systems.
Market context
Florida home health speech-language pathologist roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates who can work independently, manage varied caseloads, and bring prior home health experience. This PRN position requires a bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, at least one year of home health experience, and an active, unencumbered Florida SLP license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of home-based patient care before applying.
