Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Fine motor assessment and treatment
Evidence-based techniques
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
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 will provide evidence-based evaluation and therapy techniques for the birth to 5 population with a variety of fine motor delays/disorders, potentially supervising occupational therapy assistants.
  • UAMS offers benefits including Health, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount, 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; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • fine motor assessment and treatment
  • evidence-based techniques
  • interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Family Centered Care principles

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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