Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests/measures, completes the evaluation, and formulates an individualized plan of care.
Provides evidence based quality patient treatment and education and monitors patient for physiological status during sessions.
Completes accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner following regulatory policies.
Submits accurate and complete charges and daily summary sheets.
Consistently meets departmental productivity target.
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 coworker 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.
Other duties as assigned

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
Must have an Arkansas 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)
Experience with neurology/neurosurgery, critical care, general medicine; competency in FEES/MBS

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

Speech Therapist – Inpatient, Adults

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