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Therapy Management Corporation

Speech Language Pathologist – Part Time

Therapy Management Corporation, Ames, Iowa, us, 50011

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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.

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

Responsibilities

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

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

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