The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Kids First program in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The ideal candidate will work with children aged six weeks to five years who have special healthcare needs, providing evidence-based evaluations and therapy
Job Summary
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 at UAMS Kids First clinic.
Responsibilities include providing fine motor assessment and treatment, evaluating skills, determining the need for adaptive equipment, and implementing direct therapy for children.
UAMS offers benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement matching, and educational discounts for eligible positions.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Kids First program in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The ideal candidate will work with children aged six weeks to five years who have special healthcare needs, providing evidence-based evaluations and therapy.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
evidence-based evaluation and therapy
birth to 5 population
fine motor delays/disorders
interdisciplinary team
Family Centered Care principles
Nice-to-have
supervision to occupational therapy assistants
travel to other KIDS FIRST locations
participation in research projects
Key Requirements
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience
Certified by NBCOT or eligible
Current Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligible
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States