Speech Therapist (Kids First Mountain View, Arkansas)

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Closing Date:

07/18/2025
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Rehabilitation Therapy
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department: COM | Peds Kids First Mountain View

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Summary of Job Duties: Speech Therapist, provides speech-language assessments and treatment using evidence-based techniques in a naturalistic, developmentally appropriate manner. Works collaborative and communicates effectively within the team; engages families as members of the treatment team.
Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Communications Disorder/Speech-Language Pathology
• Arkansas license as a Speech Language Pathologist or eligible to obtain license within 1 month from date of hire, Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligible pending completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Participates in multi-disciplinary and department communication, which may include patient care discussion and/or meetings, unit/department clinic/hospital meetings.
• Provides education which may include serving as a clinical instructor, serving as a mentor for a clinical observer, providing education to other disciplines within UAMS and/or community.
• Documents patient evaluation/treatment/education and submits accurate and timely charges according to regulatory policies.
• Provides comprehensive evaluations of patients using appropriate tests/measures based on populations.
• Formulates an individualized plan of care. This includes an assessment of speech/language skills and vision/hearing screenings appropriate for the age of the client.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Sitting
Benefits Eligible: Yes