Speech Therapist (Pine Bluff)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This Position is in Pine Bluff, AR. 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. KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years. In our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children diagnosed as having a medical condition known to place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive intervention.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Must have Arkansas license and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or be eligible pending completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.

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

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees