Physical Therapist (warren Kids First)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Warren, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Not specified
Pediatric day healthcare clinics
Birth to 5 population
Gross motor delays/disorders
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Kids First program in Warren, Arkansas. This role involves providing therapy to children with special healthcare needs, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based practices

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 best practice evaluation and therapy techniques for the birth to 5 population with gross motor delays/disorders and may supervise physical therapy assistants.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation, sick leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Kids First program in Warren, Arkansas. This role involves providing therapy to children with special healthcare needs, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based practices.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pediatric day healthcare clinics
  • birth to 5 population
  • gross motor delays/disorders
  • evidence-based best practice
  • interdisciplinary team

Nice-to-have

  • Family Centered Care principles
  • academic mission support
  • training of students

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (pre-2002)
  • Master's degree in Physical Therapy (pre-2016)
  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Current Arkansas Physical Therapy License
  • Eligible for Arkansas PT License within 1 month
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • State abuse registry checks
  • Drug screen
  • TB skin test
  • Required immunizations

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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