Speech Therapist Part Time - Nicu

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Part-time onsite (20 hours a week)
Nicu speech therapy
Dysphagia assessment
Fees assessment
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist for their NICU, requiring a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and an Arkansas State License. The position emphasizes providing high-quality patient care, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning, and able to perform routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist for their NICU, requiring a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology and an Arkansas State License. The position emphasizes providing high-quality patient care, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NICU Speech Therapy
  • Dysphagia assessment
  • FEES assessment
  • Patient care planning
  • Multidisciplinary team communication

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence-based treatment
  • Patient and caregiver education
  • Productivity targets
  • Continuous learning opportunities

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
  • Arkansas State License
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligible
  • BLS certification within 30 days
  • 3+ years NICU SLP experience

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