Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Pediatric day healthcare clinics
Fine motor delays/disorders
Evidence-based best practice
KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years, providing intensive intervention for medical conditions known to place them at risk 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 medical conditions known to place them at risk 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 with a variety of fine motor delays/disorders.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks including Health, Holiday, Vacation and 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 medical conditions known to place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Family Centered Care principles
  • academic mission support
  • training of students
  • community partners education

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
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

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