Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
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Evidence-based evaluation and therapy
Interdisciplinary team
Fine motor delays/disorders
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Kids First clinic in Fort Smith, Arkansas, focusing on providing therapy to children aged six weeks to five years with special healthcare needs. The role emphasizes teamwork, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with families to support child development. **

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, documenting services, preparing billing documents, and collaborating with families and other professionals.
  • UAMS offers benefits including health, 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 an Occupational Therapist for the Kids First clinic in Fort Smith, Arkansas, focusing on providing therapy to children aged six weeks to five years with special healthcare needs. The role emphasizes teamwork, evidence-based practice, and collaboration with families to support child development. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • evidence-based evaluation and therapy
  • interdisciplinary team
  • fine motor delays/disorders
  • 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
  • NBCOT certification or eligibility
  • Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligibility
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Not specified

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