Part-Time SLP: Transforming Communication in Senior Living

Prava-Therapy; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

ActivCare Communities seeks a California-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a part-time role within its senior living communities. You will work in residents’ homes, focusing on cognition, communication, and swallowing to improve daily participation and safety.

You’ll collaborate with nurses, families, and care staff to create functional, person-centered therapy plans, adapting strategies to each resident’s needs while emphasizing dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• California-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Strong clinical skills in cognition and/or swallowing
• Comfortable collaborating with caregivers and families
• Ability to translate complex clinical information into accessible language
• Creative, patient, and curious
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

Responsibilities

• Provide SLP services in senior living settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including caregivers, nurses, and life enrichment staff
• Address cognition, swallowing, and communication needs of residents
• Develop functional strategies to improve participation and independence
• Educate families and caregivers about communication approaches

Skills

Cognition skills

Swallowing skills

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Education

California-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

ActivCare Communities seeks a California-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a part-time role within its senior living communities. You will work in residents’ homes, focusing on cognition, communication, and swallowing to improve daily participation and safety.

You’ll collaborate with nurses, families, and care staff to create functional, person-centered therapy plans, adapting strategies to each resident’s needs while emphasizing dignity and independence.