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05/29/2024Type of Position:Clinical Staff - Rehabilitation TherapyJob Type:RegularSponsorship Available:
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Summary of Job Duties:The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates children from birth through adolescence in a multidisciplinary team setting. The evaluation may be independent, with a psychological examiner or with a multidisciplinary team. The evaluation is conducted to make initial and ongoing diagnoses, provide second opinions regarding diagnosis, and to provide clinical observations regarding the presence or absence of a developmental disability. This position is governed by speech/language certification regulations, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.Qualifications:Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
Must have aCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASLHA).
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience working with a pediatric population.
EPIC experience.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Provide speech/language and other developmentally related evaluations or screenings using a variety of standardized instruments and behavioral observations to determine appropriate diagnoses and make recommendations for treatment.
Conduct chart review, interview of caregivers, consultation with current or previous service providers; as well as clinical observation in structured and unstructured settings in order to facilitate clinical decision making.
Conduct pure-tone audiometric screenings and/or distortion product otoacoustic emission screenings for the purpose of identifying possible hearing loss and to make appropriate referrals when necessary.
Consult with other disciplines (i.e., physicians: nurses, clinical social workers, .psychological examiners, psychologists) to discuss evaluation findings and formulate diagnosis and appropriate recommendations for treatment (when applicable).
As appropriate, compile resource material for families including handouts, website addresses, names and numbers of local providers, and referrals to community agencies.
Participate in parent and professional staffing to share evaluation results.
Listen and respond empathetically to the parent's concerns or questions. Offer options as appropriate.
Document services provided by billing on the date the patient received the evaluation.
Complete comprehensive evaluation report in a timely manner in accordance with current DDC policy, with appropriate impressions and recommendations for treatment:
Serve as a clinical resource to the other disciplines.
Select and prioritize services based on individual patient needs and referral concerns.
Provide ongoing consultation to families upon request.
Serve as a clinical supervisor for student clinicians.
Participate in ongoing continuing education to maintain clinical competence and professional certification/licensure.
Participate in work-related task forces to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the clinic and to promote patient safety.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience.Required Documents to Apply:
ResumeOptional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background CheckThis 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:Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity:Balancing, Climbing, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive MotionOccasional Physical Activity:Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, StoopingBenefits Eligible:YesFull Time
Colleges & Universities
$76k-92k (estimate)
05/01/2024
06/30/2024
uark.edu
CLARKSVILLE, AR
7,500 - 15,000
1871
DAN CHAPMAH
$10M - $50M
Colleges & Universities
The University of Arkansas is Arkansas' only R1 research institution and is the flagship land-grant campus of the U of A System. We provide an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs and contribute more than $2.2 billion in economic impact to the state of Arkansas. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the top 3 percent of colleges and universities in America with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universit...ies. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring to provide all students with life-changing opportunities. The U of A is dedicated to Arkansas and works to build a better world.
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