Occupational Therapist- Kids First Little Rock

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Fine motor delays/disorders
Evidence-based evaluation and therapy
Birth to 5 population
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Kids First clinic in Little Rock, Arkansas, to provide evaluation and therapy for children with special healthcare needs. The role emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, relevant certification, and an Arkansas license

Job Summary

  • The Occupational Therapist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based best practice evaluation and therapy techniques for the birth to 5 population with a variety of fine motor delays/disorders at UAMS Kids First clinic.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including health, holiday, vacation, sick leave, education discount, and retirement matching.
  • The position involves providing fine motor assessment and treatment, evaluating skills, determining the need for adaptive equipment, and collaborating with families and other professionals.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Kids First clinic in Little Rock, Arkansas, to provide evaluation and therapy for children with special healthcare needs. The role emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, relevant certification, and an Arkansas license.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • fine motor delays/disorders
  • evidence-based evaluation and therapy
  • birth to 5 population
  • interdisciplinary team

Nice-to-have

  • Family Centered Care principles
  • training of students and pre-service professionals

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience
  • NBCOT certification or eligibility
  • Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligibility
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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