The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Kids First program in Warren, Arkansas. This role involves working with children aged six weeks to five years who have special healthcare needs, focusing on evidence-based evaluation and therapy techniques for gross motor delays and disorders
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 Physical Therapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based evaluation and therapy for the birth to 5 population with gross motor delays/disorders.
UAMS offers benefits including Health, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount, and Retirement matching for qualifying staff.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Kids First program in Warren, Arkansas. This role involves working with children aged six weeks to five years who have special healthcare needs, focusing on evidence-based evaluation and therapy techniques for gross motor delays and disorders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
pediatric day healthcare clinics
birth to 5 population
gross motor delays/disorders
interdisciplinary team
evidence-based practice
Nice-to-have
Family Centered Care principles
academic mission support
training of students
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (prior to 2002)
Master's degree in Physical Therapy (prior to 2016)
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
Submit to TB skin test and required immunizations
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States