What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Pathologist (FT) position at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center and Careers?
Give patients back their voice—and their confidence. As an SLP at NARMC, you’ll assess and treat speech, language, cognition, voice, fluency, and swallowing, while coaching families and tracking real-world progress. We practice evidence-based care with a lot of heart.
About Us
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. Our continuum includes Home Health and Hospice, including our inpatient Hospice House. More than 750 team members deliver comprehensive care close to home, guided by values of safety, quality, integrity, and community. Our mission is comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas, and our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and preferred provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.
Job Summary
Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders; complete timely documentation; educate patients/families; and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Assess, diagnose, and treat communication and swallowing disorders; complete timely documentation; educate patients/families; and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans for speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia.
- Perform and interpret Modified Barium Swallow studies; plan therapy based on results.
- Educate patients/families; provide staff in-services on communication/swallow issues; track outcomes/quality data.
- Document charges and clinical progress accurately; participate in performance improvement.
Job Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology; Arkansas SLP license; Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP); BLS.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Preferred
- Experience with adult neuro, pediatrics, or acute care; comfort with EHR/EMR.
Compensation & Schedule
- Status: Full-time
- Schedule: Weekdays; occasional flexibility based on caseload
- Pay: Competitive salary; details during interview
Why Join Us
- Work across the continuum with strong physician and radiology partners.
- Autonomy plus mentorship and CE opportunities.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
- Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
- Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.
- Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.
- Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.
- AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.
- On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
- Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.
- Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.
- Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.