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Clinical Speech Language Pathology Opportunities

The Arc of the Ozarks

Springfield, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Apr 2025

💰 $84,000/yr($60,000/yr – $84,000/yr)

About the role

Job Details

Job Location Springfield, MOSalary Range $30.00 - $42.00 Hourly

Description

Positions starting at $30.00 per hour! Are you passionate about helping individuals improve their daily living skills and gain independence? Join The Arc of the Ozarks as an Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements. What is this job all about? The SLP will assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based treatment for clients with speech, language, and communication disorders. Services may be delivered in a clinic or school-based, depending on the needs of the clientele. The SLP will collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for clients. If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits. We offer competitive pay, experience-based wages, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance (available after a 0-day waiting period).
Employer-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer match (up to 4% after one year).
Generous Time Off: Vacation accrual, 7 paid holidays, plus a paid day off for your birthday!
Professional Growth: Annual wage increase potential and opportunities for advancement
Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program and access to a Wellness Program.

What will my day-to-day responsibilities look like? In this position you will be working hands on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower their learning. You will do this by:

Assess & Treat: Administer age-appropriate screenings and assessments to develop individualized therapy goals.
Use Evidence-Based Techniques: Implement interventions for speech intelligibility, articulation, oral motor skills, feeding disorders, expressive and receptive language, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), fluency/stuttering, voice disorders, pragmatic skills, and literacy.
Collaborate with Care Teams: Work closely with families, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure effective, client-centered treatment plans.
Maintain Compliance & Documentation: Ensure accurate, timely documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
Stay Current & Grow: Engage in continuing education and professional development to stay updated on the latest therapy practices.

What do I need to be successful in this position?

Education: Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (Clinical Fellowships may be considered for some positions.)
Licensure: Active Missouri Speech-Language Pathology License in good standing (MO Board of Healing Arts).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Physical Ability: Ability to stand, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs., and push/pull items as needed.
Reliable Transportation: Licensed and insured driver with a vehicle available for work-related travel.
Strong Communication & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to collaborate, adapt, and work independently in various s