Speech Language Pathologist (Northwest, AR)

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Closing Date:

10/05/2026

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type:

RegularNo

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:

ICE | MUSL NWA OP PT Clinic

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This position is located in Northwest Arkansas. The Speech Therapist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team with occupational therapists and physical therapists to provide the evidence-based, best practice evaluations and therapy techniques. This position will perform treatments and evaluations in our outpatient clinic, as well as in the Arkansas State Veteran's Home. Treatment plans will be used to restore, maintain or prevent decline of resident function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with federal, state and professional standards governing the facility. The duties of the Speech Therapist contribute in the effort to further the mission of UAMS: To improve the health and health care of Arkansans.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in speech language pathology
• Licensed as a speech language pathologist in the state of Arkansas or eligible to apply and obtain license within one month of hire and Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligible pending completion of Clinical Fellowship year.
• Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Clinical experience with the geriatric population
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communications skills. 
• Bending, standing, walking, eyesight, hearing, driving, speaking and repetitious movement, lifting, weight lifted 50 lbs. lift to: waist, 50 lbs. chest, 50 lbs. above head 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FEES certified.  LSVT-LOUD and Vital-stim certified

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

ResumeLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes