Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Pediatric day healthcare clinics
Fine motor delays/disorders
Interdisciplinary team
KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years

Job Summary

  • KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years.
  • The Occupational 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 fine motor delays/disorders at UAMS Kids First clinic.
  • 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

KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy plus two (2) years of experience
  • Certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or eligible
  • Current Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligible within one (1) month

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