Occupational Therapist- Kids First Little Rock

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Evidence-based therapy techniques
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Family-centered care principles
The position serves children with special healthcare needs aged six weeks to five years through intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics

Job Summary

  • The position serves children with special healthcare needs aged six weeks to five years through intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics.
  • The Occupational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based best practice evaluation and therapy techniques.
  • UAMS offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, up to 10% retirement match, and education discounts for staff.

Matching Summary

The position serves children with special healthcare needs aged six weeks to five years through intensive intervention in pediatric day healthcare clinics.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement match up to 10%; Education discount available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Evidence-based therapy techniques
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Family-centered care principles
  • Fine motor skill evaluation
  • Sensory processing assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience training students
  • Research project participation
  • Outreach to community partners
  • Strong communication with children
  • Adaptive equipment knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
  • NBCOT certification or eligibility
  • Current Arkansas OT License
  • Two years experience if Bachelor's degree
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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