Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Fine motor assessment and treatment
Evidence-based best practice
Interdisciplinary team member
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 works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based best practice evaluation and therapy techniques for the birth to 5 population.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including Health, Holiday/Vacation/Sick Leave, Education discount, 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

  • fine motor assessment and treatment
  • evidence-based best practice
  • interdisciplinary team member
  • Family Centered Care principles

Nice-to-have

  • support academic mission
  • training of students
  • research projects participation

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience
  • NBCOT certification or eligibility
  • Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligibility within 1 month
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

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