Occupational Therapist- Kids First Little Rock

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
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Evidence-based best practice evaluation
Fine motor delays/disorders
Interdisciplinary team
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Kids First clinic in Little Rock, focusing on children with special healthcare needs. The role involves providing evidence-based therapy and assessments as part of an interdisciplinary team, emphasizing collaboration and family-centered care. **

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.
  • Responsibilities include providing fine motor assessment and treatment, evaluating skills, determining the need for adaptive equipment, and implementing direct therapy for children.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits including health, holiday, vacation, sick leave, retirement matching, and educational discounts for qualifying positions.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Occupational Therapist for their Kids First clinic in Little Rock, focusing on children with special healthcare needs. The role involves providing evidence-based therapy and assessments as part of an interdisciplinary team, emphasizing collaboration and family-centered care. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • evidence-based best practice evaluation
  • fine motor delays/disorders
  • interdisciplinary team
  • birth to 5 population

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience
  • Certified by NBCOT or eligible
  • Current Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligible within 1 month

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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