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
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Evidence-based practice
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

Job Summary

  • 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 including health, holiday, vacation, sick leave, education discount, and retirement matching.
  • This position is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas and serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric day healthcare clinics
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Fine motor skill development
  • Family Centered Care principles

Nice-to-have

  • Support academic mission
  • Training of students
  • Research project participation

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 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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