Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Total Kids Pediatric Therapy

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Outpatient

Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 6 months
Schedule: 40 hours/week

• Option for 5 days of 8-hour shifts
• Or 4 days of 10-hour shifts (Tuesday to Friday)

Job Description

• Must have at least 1 year of SLP experience, preferably in pediatrics.
• New graduates are not accepted due to supervision requirements.
• Patient caseload varies by shift length:

  • 11-13 patients per day on 10-hour shifts
  • 10-12 patients per day on 8-hour shifts
• Visits are single booked, 45-minute sessions.
• Pediatric experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Arkansas
• Speech Language Pathologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks including SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, and Sex Offender registry within the last 7 years.
• Annual verification of EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG exclusions.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start date (with specific protocols for past positives).
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start date.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination during flu season (October 1 - March 31).
• Professional references:

  • 2 for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
  • 1 for per diem non-acute care roles
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

This position is ideal for Speech-Language Pathologists with pediatric experience seeking a travel contract in an outpatient setting.