<p>A PRN Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity is available in Port Charlotte, Florida with a well-established home health organization operating as part of a national post-acute care network affiliated with Optum/UnitedHealth Group. This field-based role places a licensed SLP directly in patients' homes, managing a caseload that spans speech and language disorders, swallowing dysfunction, cognitive-communication impairments, and functional communication training. For a clinician who values autonomy, flexible scheduling, and meaningful one-on-one patient engagement, this is a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annualized salary equivalent of $71,200–$127,200 (based on full-time hours; PRN rate derived from this range and adjusted for local labor market, education, and experience)</li> <li>PRN / as-needed employment classification offering scheduling flexibility</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available (subject to eligibility requirements for PRN status)</li> <li>Mileage/transportation reimbursement implied by vehicle and insurance requirements — confirm specifics at offer stage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home health setting — all patient care delivered in the patient's residence, not a clinic or facility</li> <li>Caseload encompasses speech and language disorders, functional communication training, dysphagia/swallowing evaluation and treatment, and cognitive-communication impairments</li> <li>SLP conducts independent diagnostic and prognostic functional ability testing to establish baseline and track progress</li> <li>Collaborative care model: SLP works in coordination with supervising nurses, physicians, and the broader interdisciplinary home health team</li> <li>SLP assists the treating physician in developing and refining the therapy plan of care</li> <li>Patient and caregiver education is a core component — SLP instructs patients, families, and other team members in home-based speech therapy participation</li> <li>Ongoing documentation responsibilities: observing, recording, and reporting patient response to treatment and condition changes to the supervising nurse and/or physician</li> <li>Practice governed by Florida state speech therapy scope-of-practice statutes; all services rendered within that defined scope</li> <li>Part of a national post-acute care network (LHC Group / Mederi Caretenders) with broad organizational infrastructure and support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Florida Speech-Language Pathology license required (license in state of residence)</li> <li>Graduate-level training in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP or eligibility implied by licensure requirement)</li> <li>Current CPR certification required at time of hire</li> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle with current insurance, or reliable access to public transportation — field travel to patient homes is required</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Port Charlotte sits on Florida's southwest Gulf Coast in Charlotte County, offering a relaxed waterfront lifestyle with year-round warm weather, boating, fishing, and easy access to Gulf beaches including those at Englewood and Boca Grande. The area is known for its affordable cost of living relative to nearby coastal markets like Sarasota and Naples, making it an attractive base for clinicians seeking Florida sunshine without the premium price tag. Charlotte County's growing retiree and aging population creates consistent, meaningful demand for home health speech therapy services — a natural alignment between community demographics and clinical purpose.</p>