Occupational Therapist- Kids First Little Rock

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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 best practice evaluation and therapy techniques.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, up to 10% retirement match, 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
  • Adaptive equipment and splinting

Nice-to-have

  • Experience training students
  • Research project participation
  • Outreach to community partners
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Excellent communication with children

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor's degree plus two years experience
  • NBCOT certification or eligibility
  • Current Arkansas OT License
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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