Speech Therapist-PRN

Mercy; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a Speech Therapist (PRN) to support patient care across all ages. You will assess and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders, coordinating care with the clinical team.

Required: Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, active SLP license, ASHA certification within 1 year, BLS, and ability to respond to emergencies. Prior experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology is required.
• Current or provisional SLP licensure in the applicable state.
• ASHA Certification within 1 year of hire; BLS certification required; certifications must be current before independent patient care.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
• Preferred experience: one year; experience with patients of all ages is preferred.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology

State licensure as Speech-Language Pathologist

ASHA Certification within 1 year of hire

BLS Certification

Emergency response capability

Job description

Speech Therapist

PRN

Mercy - Fort Smith

Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Licensure: Current or provisional Speech Language Pathologist license in applicable State of practice.
• Certifications: Certification from American Speech and Hearing Association within 1 year of hire, extension at discretion of leader and clinical fellowship supervisor. BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.
• Other: Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
• Preferred Experience: One year of experience. Experience in caring for patients of all ages preferred.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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