Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Pediatric day healthcare clinics
Birth to 5 population
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 medical conditions known to place them 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 medical conditions known to place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.
  • The Occupational Therapist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based best practice evaluation and therapy techniques for the birth to 5 population with a variety of fine motor delays/disorders.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including health, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for benefits 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 medical conditions known to place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible positions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pediatric day healthcare clinics
  • birth to 5 population
  • fine motor delays/disorders
  • evidence-based best practice
  • interdisciplinary team

Nice-to-have

  • Family Centered Care principles
  • academic mission support
  • training of students

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
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Not specified

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