Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Pediatric day healthcare clinics
Evidence-based best practice
Fine motor delays/disorders
KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention for those at risk for developmental delays and disabilities

Job Summary

  • KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention for those at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.
  • The Occupational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based evaluation and therapy for children aged birth to five with fine motor delays/disorders.
  • UAMS offers benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, holiday, vacation, and 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 for those at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pediatric day healthcare clinics
  • evidence-based best practice
  • fine motor delays/disorders
  • interdisciplinary team
  • Family Centered Care principles

Nice-to-have

  • academic mission support
  • training of students
  • research projects participation

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • NBCOT certification or eligibility
  • Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligibility

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