Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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Evidence-based evaluation and therapy
Fine motor delays/disorders
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Kids First program in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The position involves providing therapy and evaluations for children with special healthcare needs, working as part of an interdisciplinary team, and requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience. **

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 documenting services provided.
  • UAMS offers benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, holiday, vacation and sick leave, and retirement matching.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Kids First program in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The position involves providing therapy and evaluations for children with special healthcare needs, working as part of an interdisciplinary team, and requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent experience. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • evidence-based evaluation and therapy
  • fine motor delays/disorders
  • interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • pediatric day healthcare clinics

Nice-to-have

  • family-centered care principles
  • academic mission support
  • training of students and professionals

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 within 1 month
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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