Physical Therapist (warren Kids First)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Warren, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Pediatric gross motor assessment
Evidence-based therapy techniques
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs aged six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics

Job Summary

  • KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs aged six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics.
  • Responsibilities include providing gross motor assessment and treatment, determining the need for adaptive equipment, and collaborating with families and other professionals.
  • UAMS offers benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, holiday/vacation/sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric gross motor assessment
  • Evidence-based therapy techniques
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Family-centered care principles

Nice-to-have

  • Supervision of physical therapy assistants
  • Training of students and professionals
  • Research project participation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (pre-2002 grad)
  • Master's degree in Physical Therapy (pre-2016 grad)
  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Current Arkansas Physical Therapy License
  • Eligible for Arkansas PT License within 1 month
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Pass state abuse registry checks
  • Pass drug screen
  • Submit to TB skin test and immunizations

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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