Physical Therapist (warren Kids First)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Warren, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Pediatric day healthcare clinics
Gross motor delays/disorders
Evidence-based practice evaluation
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Kids First clinic in Warren, Arkansas. The role focuses on providing evidence-based therapy for children aged six weeks to five years with special healthcare needs, requiring collaboration with an interdisciplinary team

Job Summary

  • The Physical Therapist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide the evidence-based best practice evaluation and therapy techniques for the birth to 5 population with a variety of gross motor delays/disorders at UAMS Kids First clinic.
  • KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years.
  • UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family; Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave; Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only); Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS; Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000; Career Training and Educational Opportunities; Merchant Discounts; Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Physical Therapist for its Kids First clinic in Warren, Arkansas. The role focuses on providing evidence-based therapy for children aged six weeks to five years with special healthcare needs, requiring collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (prior to 2002)
  • Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (prior to 2016)
  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Current Arkansas Physical Therapy License
  • Eligible to obtain license within 1 month
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Pass state abuse registry checks
  • Submit to TB skin test and required immunizations

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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