Speech Pathology Intern

22h22 hours ago

Arkansas Children's

Little Rock, US · Part-time · $20,000 – $30,000

About this role

This PRN (as-needed) position supports clinical care in the Speech Pathology department at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. The intern assists speech pathologists by maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and performing administrative functions.

Day-to-day duties include disinfecting toys and equipment to meet infection control standards, verifying the accuracy of therapist charges, and collecting data for quality improvement procedures. The intern also directly assists therapists during patient care as needed.

Working within a dedicated team of speech pathologists and leadership, the intern contributes to a positive patient experience by modeling Arkansas Children's values. The role requires adaptability and clear communication in a dynamic hospital environment.

This entry-level opportunity provides practical exposure to speech pathology clinical workflows and quality improvement initiatives. It is ideal for individuals with a bachelor's degree seeking hands-on experience in a leading pediatric hospital.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Entry-level; no prior work experience required.
Ability to work a PRN (as-needed) schedule.
Must comply with Arkansas Children's tobacco-free workplace policy and flu vaccine requirement.
Must be able to pass a safety-sensitive drug screening; cannot be a current user of medical marijuana.
Strong organizational skills for maintaining supply inventory and ordering supplies.
Ability to assist speech therapists during direct patient care.
Commitment to providing a positive patient experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Maintains supply inventory in clinical areas and orders supplies from appropriate area or vendor.
Provides project support and assists in quality improvement procedures by actively collecting data as requested by the managing SLP or leadership.
Verifies the accuracy of the therapist's charges and reports any documentation discrepancies to the appropriate team members.
Disinfects toys and equipment and maintains equipment in compliance with infection control and regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Assists therapists during direct patient care as needed.
Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates adaptability to effectively respond to changing departmental needs.
Commits to providing a positive patient experience by modeling AC values to patients, families, guests, and team members.

Benefits

PRN (as-needed) schedule offering flexible work hours.
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a nationally recognized children's hospital.
Work alongside experienced speech pathologists in a supportive clinical environment.