University of Arkansas System

Speech Therapist – Part Time, NICU

University of Arkansas System

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Little Rock • United States

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About the role

  • Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests/measures, completes the evaluation, and formulates an individualized plan of care.
  • Provides evidence-based, high-quality patient treatment and education, and monitors patients' physiological status during sessions.
  • Consistently meets departmental productivity targets.
  • 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 coworkers 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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
  • Must have an Arkansas State License
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence or be eligible pending completion of Clinical Fellowship Year.
  • BLS certification (must obtain certification within 30 days of starting this role)
  • 3 plus years of experience as a NICU Speech Therapist (specifically in Dysphagia, and FEES)
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
patient examinationevaluationindividualized plan of careevidence-based treatmentphysiological monitoringprogram developmenteducational material developmentDysphagiaFEES
Soft Skills
patient educationresponsivenessteam collaborationpresentation skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Master's degree in Speech Language PathologyArkansas State LicenseASHA Certificate of Clinical CompetenceBLS certification