Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
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 in pediatric day healthcare clinics

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 Occupational Therapist will provide fine motor assessment and treatment, evaluate skills, determine adaptive equipment needs, and implement direct therapy for children.
  • UAMS offers benefits including Health, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, education discounts, and retirement matching for eligible positions.

Matching 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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • pediatric day healthcare clinics
  • fine motor delays/disorders
  • evidence-based best practice
  • interdisciplinary team
  • Family Centered Care principles

Nice-to-have

  • academic mission support
  • training of students
  • research projects participation

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience
  • Certified by NBCOT or eligible
  • 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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