Pays Commensurate with education and experience — Speech Language Pathologist market median is ~$93k (52 jobs)
Speech Therapist Schmieding Developmental Center (Springdale, AR)
About the Role
Pediatric SLP role. Multidisciplinary team. Evaluate children birth to adolescence. UAMS benefits. Retirement match. Education discount. Apply now.
Join University of Arkansas System as a Speech Therapist Schmieding Developmental Center (Springdale, AR) in Springdale, Arkansas. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.
Key Responsibilities
- The SLP will document findings, offer treatment recommendations, and communicate results effectively while adhering to certification regulations, state and federal laws, and institutional policies.
- The SLP will serve as a clinical resource, supervise student clinicians, and engage in professional development.
Requirements
- All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
- For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams. edu.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with University of Arkansas System in Springdale, Arkansas.
Licensure & Certifications
Minimum qualifications require a Master's degree in Communicative Disorders, an AR License in Speech-Language Pathology, and the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA or eligibility for it. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. and two years of pediatric experience in speech-language evaluations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
In Arkansas, Speech-Language Pathologist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$95k across 46 listings, vs ~$98k nationally (7,209 listings).
Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Speech-Language Pathologist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Therapist Schmieding Developmental Center (Springdale, AR) at University of Arkansas System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all speech-language pathologist listings evaluated on our platform.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.
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