Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Evidence-based evaluation and therapy
Birth to 5 population
Fine motor delays/disorders
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

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