Occupational Therapist Part-Time Acute Care (Weekends)

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Closing Date : 12 / 17 / 2025

Type of Position :

Other Health Care - Rehabilitation Therapy

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Sponsorship Available :

No

Institution Name :

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

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 $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department :

ICE MUSL Occupational Therapy Inpatient

Departments Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

The Occupational Therapist performs evaluations and establishes plans of care including goals and discharge recommendations. The OT provides daily treatment to promote functional independence and modifies treatment programs. Performs documentation in EHR. Coordinates / communicates with interdisciplinary team. Participates in program improvement clinical education and customer service standards.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy PLUS two (2)years of experience in Occupational Therapy OR Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

Certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or eligible to apply for the examination

Current Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligible to obtain license within one (1) month of date of hire

Intermediate computer skills(MS Office preferred)

Additional Information :

Responsibilities :

Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests / measures completes the evaluation and formulates an individualized plan of care.

Provides evidence-based quality patient treatment and education and monitors patients for physiological status during sessions.

Responsive to needs / requests outside of direct patient care.

May include serving as a Clinical Instructor providing presentations serving on committees / teams performing program development / projects developing educational materials providing education to coworkers after attending continuing education that was supported by travel or educational leave etc.

Completes accurate and thorough documentation promptly following regulatory policies.

Submits accurate and complete charges and daily summary sheets.

Consistently meets departmental productivity targets.

Adheres to UAMS / Department policy for attendance.

Reports for all scheduled shifts on time and completes shift duties.

Other duties as assigned

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume

Optional Documents :

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and / or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity :

Feeling Hearing Talking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Grasping Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Standing Walking

Occasional Physical Activity :

Balancing Kneeling Sitting Stooping

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1