Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Pediatric day healthcare clinics
Birth to 5 population
Fine motor delays/disorders
KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics

Job Summary

  • KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics.
  • The Occupational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based evaluation and therapy for the birth to 5 population with fine motor delays/disorders.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, holiday/vacation/sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.

Matching Summary

KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pediatric day healthcare clinics
  • birth to 5 population
  • fine motor delays/disorders
  • interdisciplinary team
  • evidence-based best practice

Nice-to-have

  • Family Centered Care principles
  • academic mission support
  • training of students

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy plus 2 years experience
  • Certified by NBCOT or eligible
  • Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligible within 1 month

Work Rights

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