Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Senior Living PRN - North Port, FL
- PRN / per diem
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open speech-language pathologist jobs in Florida post a median of $50.75 an hour, the middle half $45.57–$56.87, across 104 jobs that state their pay. Speech-language pathologists employed in Florida earn a median of $48.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Speech-language pathologists in Florida: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Florida is not issuing ASLP-IC privileges yet, so a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed in another state needs a Florida license for this job. (ASLP-IC Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Florida license, apply to the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Department of Health) for a license by endorsement ($280, by its own page): what Florida asks. Every state's ASLP-IC status.
What Florida requires of a speech-language pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist License, from the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Department of Health).
- Under MOBILE endorsement (s. 456.0145, F.S.): an active, unencumbered license from another state, a passing national examination score or a national certification recognized by the Board, at least two years of active practice in the four years before applying, no National Practitioner Data Bank report and no discipline in the past five years.
- Staying active: Renews every two years by December 31 of odd-numbered years, with 30 hours of continuing education: 18 clinically related, 10 non-clinical and 2 on prevention of medical errors.
Speech-language pathologist jobs and requirements in Florida · Every state's rule
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About the job
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) | Senior Living
Autonomy in your practice. Consistency in your patients.
At Discovery at Home, Speech Language Pathologists have the opportunity to practice with autonomy while developing ongoing relationships with the residents they treat.
Rather than spending much of your day traveling between locations, community-based assignments can allow you to see multiple residents in one location and spend more of your day providing care.
Why Join Discovery at Home?
- Clinical autonomy and ownership of your caseload
- Minimal to no driving between patients when community-based
- Flexible scheduling
- W-2 employment
- Ongoing relationships with residents
- Collaborative nursing and therapy teams
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mileage reimbursement when applicable
- Free CEUs
- Full-time benefits for eligible team members
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
- Develop individualized plans of care
- Use your clinical judgment to modify treatment based on resident progress
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and community teams
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
What You'll Need
- Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current state SLP license
- Current CPR certification
- Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills
- Senior living or home health experience required
From Discovery At Home's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Discovery At Home
Discovery At Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Fort Myers, FL providing nursing, therapy and home health aide care at home. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and caregivers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Discovery At Home
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