Occupational Therapist- Kids First Little Rock

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Evidence-based therapy techniques
Fine motor skills evaluation
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
The position serves children with special healthcare needs aged six weeks to five years through intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics

Job Summary

  • The position serves children with special healthcare needs aged six weeks to five years through intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics.
  • The Occupational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based evaluations and therapy for fine motor delays and disorders.
  • UAMS offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement matching up to 10%, and education discounts for staff dependents.

Matching Summary

The position serves children with special healthcare needs aged six weeks to five years through intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement match up to 10%; Education discount available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Evidence-based therapy techniques
  • Fine motor skills evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Family-centered care principles
  • Medicaid billing documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience training students
  • Participation in research projects
  • Community outreach engagement
  • Strong communication with children

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • NBCOT certification or eligibility
  • Current Arkansas OT License
  • Two years experience if Bachelor's degree

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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