Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith

University of Arkansas System

3 days ago

Fort Smith, Arkansasup to $50,000Full TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Occupational Therapist – Pediatric, Fort Smith in United States. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Requirements

This position is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas

based techniques in a naturalistic, developmentally appropriate manner. Evaluates to determine fine motor skills, visual perceptual motor skills, sensory processing and self

employment Screening Requirements: Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check This position is subject to pre

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyFine motor assessmentPediatric therapySensory processingVisual perceptual motor skillsAdaptive equipmentSplintingEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaborationDocumentationMedical billingFamily centered careCommunication skillsMicrosoft Office

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith at University of Arkansas System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at University of Arkansas System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $50,000.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Fine motor assessment, Pediatric therapy, Sensory processing, Visual perceptual motor skills, Adaptive equipment, Splinting, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist provides evidence-based fine motor assessment and therapy for children aged birth to five years within an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for documenting services, managing billing, and collaborating with families and staff to support developmental outcomes.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Education Discount for Staff and Dependents, Retirement: Up to 10% Matched Contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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