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Speech Language Pathologist (Northwest, AR)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

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Closing Date

10/05/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
  • 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

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Summary of Job Duties

This position is located in Northwest Arkansas. The Speech Therapist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team with occupational therapists and physical therapists to provide the evidence-based, best practice evaluations and therapy techniques.

This position will perform treatments and evaluations in our outpatient clinic, as well as in the Arkansas State Veteran's Home.

Treatment plans will be used to restore, maintain or prevent decline of resident function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with federal, state and professional standards governing the facility.

The duties of the Speech Therapist contribute in the effort to further the mission of UAMS: To improve the health and health care of Arkansans.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Masters’ Degree in Speech Language Pathology

  • Licensed as a speech language pathologist in the state of Arkansas or eligible to apply and obtain license within one month of hire and Certificate of Clinical Competence or eligible pending completion of Clinical Fellowship year.
  • Must possess problem-solving skills of the type and at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

Clinical Experience with the Geriatric Population

Effective oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.

Bending, standing, walking, eyesight, hearing, driving, speaking and repetitious movement, lifting, weight lifted 50 lbs. lift to: waist, 50 lbs. chest, 50 lbs. above head 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

FEES certified. LSVT-LOUD and Vital-stim certified

Additional Information

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Resume

Optional Documents

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This 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

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Feeling, Grasping, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Occasional Physical Activity

N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist works within an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based evaluations and therapy techniques in outpatient and veteran care settings. They are responsible for developing and administering treatment plans to restore or maintain patient function in accordance with professional standards.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Geriatric careInterdisciplinary teamworkClinical evaluationTherapy treatment planningOral communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsFEES certificationLSVT-LOUD certificationVital-stim certification

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 21 employers

5
<$100k
5
$100k-115k
1
$118k
8
$130k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
15%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$61.5-$71.75/hr
#2

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$60-$70/hr
#3

Speech Therapist SLP

$65.00 - $70.00 per hour
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,608 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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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