The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating and administering therapy for infants, children, and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. They develop individualized treatment programs to help patients reach their maximum potential while ensuring accurate documentation.
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Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, Arkansas, is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Physical Therapy department.
Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering speech therapy for infants, children and adults who have various levels of speech, language, communication, and/or swallowing difficulties.
Therapists assess the clients' needs before developing individual treatment programs to enable each client to improve to their maximum potential.
Ensures that patient charges and documentation are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.
Benefits include: Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
Company-paid holidays.
Graduate of an accredited school of Speech and Language Therapy. Current State Speech Pathologist Licensure. Current CCC-SLP certification. Current BLS certification upon hire or BLS certification must be obtained during orientation period or at next available scheduled class. Throughout employment, current BLS certification must be maintained by renewal during renewal period or at next available scheduled class. OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Market context
Speech therapist roles in Arkansas are often in steady demand across schools and healthcare settings, especially for candidates who already hold state licensure and CCC-SLP certification. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for accredited training, current credentials, and readiness to complete BLS requirements soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and BLS plan before applying.
