Speech Language Pathologist – Part Time

Overview

TMC is looking for a Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) — Green Hills, Ames, IA

Location:

Green Hills Life Plan Community — Ames, Iowa

Schedule:

Flexible, 20–29 hours per week
Setting:
Inpatient & Outpatient (Senior Living)
Hourly Rate: $42–$47/hour (based on experience)
Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match

Green Hills, a premier Life Plan Community in Ames, IA, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our dedicated therapy team. This is a meaningful opportunity to work with a vibrant senior population in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Serve a diverse and appreciative resident population
• Work with a stellar interdisciplinary therapy team
• Be part of a supportive, community-focused environment

• Assessment and Diagnosis:
  Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in individuals with communication impairments. Speech-Language Pathologists use standardized assessments, clinical observations, and diagnostic tools to identify the nature and severity of communication challenges and formulate accurate diagnoses.
• Treatment Planning and Intervention:
  Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and goals of each patient. Speech-Language Pathologists design therapy sessions that incorporate evidence-based techniques and strategies to address speech production, language comprehension and expression, social communication skills, voice quality, and swallowing function.
• Therapeutic Interventions:
  Implement a variety of therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities. This may include articulation drills, language exercises, cognitive-communication tasks, voice therapy techniques, fluency shaping strategies, and management protocols. Speech-Language Pathologists provide personalized instruction and feedback to support skill development and functional improvement.
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC):
  Assess the need for and implement AAC systems and devices to support individuals with severe communication impairments. Speech-Language Pathologists collaborate with patients, families, and caregivers to select and customize AAC solutions that enhance communication and participation in daily activities.
• Dysphagia Management:
  Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders (dysphagia) through a combination of clinical assessments, therapeutic exercises, compensatory strategies, diet modifications, and swallowing rehabilitation techniques. Speech-Language Pathologists play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient swallowing function to prevent aspiration and improve nutritional intake.

• Masters Degree in an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
• Current license/certification in the state of practice

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Therapy Management Corporation