Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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 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 developmental delays and disabilities.
  • 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.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, and sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching.

Matching Summary

KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention for developmental delays and disabilities.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

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
  • research projects participation

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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