Pays Commensurate with education and experienceSpeech Language Pathologist market median is ~$112k (96 jobs)

Speech Therapist Schmieding Developmental Center (Springdale, AR)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

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 for Medical Sciences 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 for Medical Sciences 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 PathologyDiagnostic EvaluationsDevelopmental EvaluationsPediatric SpeechLanguage DevelopmentClinical Data CollectionTreatment RecommendationsMultidisciplinary TeamworkSupervisionContinuing EducationPatient CareCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsRegulatory Adherence

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

In Arkansas, Speech-Language Pathologist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$91k across 88 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (17,372 listings).

Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — 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 down 2.6% 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 for Medical Sciences 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 ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Speech Language Pathologist roles.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Medical Practices
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents
Retirement up to 10% matched contribution
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities