Physical Therapist (warren Kids First)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Warren, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Pediatric day healthcare clinics
Gross motor assessment and treatment
Evidence-based best practice
KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics

Job Summary

  • KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics.
  • The Physical Therapist will provide evidence-based evaluation and therapy techniques for the birth to 5 population with gross motor delays/disorders, potentially supervising physical therapy assistants and traveling to other locations.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, holiday, vacation, and 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 in pediatric day healthcare clinics.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric day healthcare clinics
  • Gross motor assessment and treatment
  • Evidence-based best practice
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Family Centered Care principles

Nice-to-have

  • Support academic mission
  • Training of students
  • Outreach to stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (pre-2002 grad)
  • Master's degree in Physical Therapy (pre-2016 grad)
  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Current Arkansas Physical Therapy License
  • Eligible for Arkansas PT License within 1 month
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Pass state abuse registry checks
  • Pass drug screen
  • Submit to TB skin test and immunizations

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

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