No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$94k (median of 175 jobs)
6.9/10 work-life score · Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty
Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith
About the Role
Pediatric OT. Birth to 5 years. Interdisciplinary team. No call. No weekends. UAMS benefits. Make a real difference.
Join University of Arkansas System as a Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.
Key Responsibilities
- In our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children diagnosed as having a medical condition known to place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive intervention.
- May provide supervision to occupational therapy assistants.
Requirements
- All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
- For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams. edu.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Work with University of Arkansas System in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or a Bachelor's degree with two years of experience. A current Arkansas Occupational Therapy license and NBCOT certification or eligibility are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Arkansas, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$108k across 68 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).
Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist- Kids First Fort Smith at University of Arkansas System a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Position Insights
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