Speech Therapist Schmieding Developmental Center AR

Speech Therapist – Schmieding Developmental Center

UAMS – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat children from birth through adolescence in a multidisciplinary team.

• Conduct comprehensive speech/language and developmental evaluations using standardized tools.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary providers to determine diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
• Document clinical findings and communicate results effectively to families and team members.
• Serve as a clinical resource and provide ongoing consultation to other disciplines.
• Supervise student clinicians as needed.
• Maintain clinical competence through continuing education and participation in task forces.

• Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders.
• Active Arkansas license in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC) with ASHA or eligibility for it.
• Preferred Ph.D. in Communicative Disorders.
• Minimum two (2) years of pediatric experience in speech‑language evaluations.

• Strong understanding of pediatric speech and language development.
• Proficiency in diagnostic tools for assessing developmental disabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage children, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing speech‑language pathology.
• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical data to support accurate diagnoses.

• Health, Dental and Vision plans for qualifying staff and families.
• 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.

All application materials must be uploaded to the UAMS Career Site. Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

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