Speech Therapist - Inpatient (Adults)

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) demonstrates knowledge, skills, and competencies required to maintain highest professional standards in the provision of services while providing and ensuring quality patient care and adhering to department/insurance/state licensing board/Joint Commission standards. The SLP provides inpatient and/or outpatient speech language pathology specific services that include diagnostic and clinical assessments, screening, development of treatment plans including goals, treatments, and education to patients/caregivers/staff; communicates with medical multidisciplinary teams, assesses and inputs orders for patient diet texture and liquid viscosity as appropriate, is responsible for documenting and submitting charges for services rendered, and is responsible for documentation of evaluation, treatment, and education per department/insurance/state licensing board/Joint Commission standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Must have an Arkansas license
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or be eligible pending completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification (must obtain certification within 30 days of starting this role)
• Experience with neurology/neurosurgery, critical care, general medicine; competency in FEES/MBS

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests/measures, completes the evaluation, and formulates an individualized plan of care.
• Provides evidence based quality patient treatment and education and monitors patient for physiological status during sessions.
• Completes accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner following regulatory policies.
• Submits accurate and complete charges and daily summary sheets.
• Consistently meets departmental productivity target.
• Responsive to needs/requests outside of direct patient care.
• May include serving as a Clinical Instructor, providing presentations, serving on committees/teams, performing program development/projects, developing educational materials, providing education to coworker after attending continuing education that was supported by travel or educational leave, etc.
• Adheres to UAMS/Department policy for attendance; reports for all scheduled shifts on time and completes shift duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level