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Iowa Home Care
West Des Moines, Iowa

Home Health Speech Therapist- Part-Time/ PRN

Speech-Language PathologistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$50/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Position Type: Part Time
  • Salary Range: $40.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Are you a passionate and skilled Speech Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join Iowa Home Care, where we believe care is best delivered where people feel most comfortable — at home.

As a Speech Therapist, you will provide in-home evaluations, treatments, and education to help patients improve strength, speech, safety, and independence.

You will work closely with nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Part-Time Positions Available Benefits of Joining Iowa Home Care Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance Paid Mileage or Company Sponsored Vehicle Employee Assistance Program Excellent 401K with Employer Match Wellness Program to include on-site gym Continuing Education opportunities Supportive clinical team environment with strong leadership and dedicated case management Autonomy, professional respect, and opportunities for growth within a trusted, locally owned agency The opportunity to make a real difference by helping Iowans remain safely in the place they love — their home Our Values at Iowa Home Care Professional – We set high standards for quality and professionalism in everything we do.

Our clinicians are skilled, well-trained, and committed to delivering care with integrity, respect, and excellence. A-Players – We build teams of proactive, dependable, motivated individuals who bring their best every day.

Each team member plays a vital role in achieving the highest standard of care for our patients and families. Dedicated – Our commitment runs deep. We go above and beyond to ensure our patients feel safe, supported, and cared for. We value reliability and take pride in serving with consistency and compassion.

Loving – Compassion and kindness guide our work. We focus on meaningful connections and creating a supportive environment for every patient. We care for each person with empathy, understanding, and love.

Qualifications Licensed to practice as a Speech Therapist in the state of Iowa. Minimum of two years of experience in speech therapy; community/home health experience preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide in-home speech therapy evaluations, treatments, and education to help patients improve speech, safety, and independence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of nurses and therapists to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Speech Therapist in the state of Iowa with at least two years of experience. Requires a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient treatmentPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaborationOrganizational skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs

6
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
9
$135k-150k
7
$150k-165k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
66% this job
Sign-on bonus
3%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Brighton, Colorado

$166k – $193k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-CallPer Diem

Links Healthcare · Carmichael, California

$65-$70/hr
#3

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68.00 per hour
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health

starting at $65/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,922 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in West Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Iowa Home Care

Hospitals and Health Care
West Des Moines, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Paid Mileage or Company Sponsored Vehicle
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent 401K with Employer Match
Wellness Program with on-site gym
Continuing Education opportunities
Supportive clinical team environment