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, IowaSchedule: Flexible, 20-29 hours per weekSetting: Inpatient & Outpatient (Senior Living)Hourly Rate: $40-$45/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.

Why Join Us?

• Serve a diverse and appreciative resident population

• Work with a stellar interdisciplinary therapy team

• Be part of a supportive, community-focused environment

With TMC, Speech Language Pathologists don't just make a living; they make a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!

Responsibilities

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, you hold a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and managing communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages. Your expertise encompasses a wide range of skills aimed at improving speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing abilities. Here is an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Speech-Language Pathologist:

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.

Qualifications

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

Keywords: CCC-SLP, Clinical, Therapy Language Disorder, Articulation, Aphasia, Swallowing Rehabilitation, Cognitive-Communication, Fluency.

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.