Occupational Therapist Jobs in Arkansas
Occupational Therapist jobs in Arkansas are consistently active, with steady demand concentrated in hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, pediatric clinics, and school-based settings. The heaviest hiring happens in and around Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, where employers like Arkansas Children's Hospital, Baptist Health, and CHI St. Vincent maintain ongoing occupational therapist openings. The most sought-after specialties include pediatric OT, hand therapy, and geriatric rehabilitation. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our growing team of clinicians!
We believe our kiddos and their families deserve the highest quality of care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. This position is open to both experienced occupational therapists and newly minted therapists; a successful mix of talent and motivation is the most important factor in finding the appropriate candidate for this opportunity. If you believe you possess the necessary talents and drive to succeed in this position please don't hesitate to contact us, we're waiting to hear from you!
Miracle Kids Success Academy (MKSA)Kids Unlimited Learning Academy (KULA) is an early intervention day treatment clinic for children with special needs. Once children are referred to MKSA/KULA by their primary care physicians, they must receive a developmental screening. Then, they may be scheduled for therapy evaluations at MKSA/KULA or bring recent therapy evaluation reports done elsewhere. To receive Early Intervention Day Treatment habilitation services, a child must have a documented developmental disability or delay, as shown on the results of an annual comprehensive developmental evaluation and qualify for at least one therapy service. Those services include (but are not limited to) fine motor delays, sensory disorders, gross motor delays, speech-language delays, hearing disorders, feeding disorders, developmental delays, cognitive delays and medical needs.
Children are placed in treatment rooms based on their developmental needs and ages. Our treatment rooms are adequately staffed with teachers and teachers' assistants and are designed to celebrate the cultural differences of the children and families we serve. MKSA/KULA has many licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists on staff to provide needed care to the children who qualify for therapy services. And, MKSA/KULA has nurses on staff to serve children with medical needs.
MKSA/KULA's services also include developmental/psychological testing by a licensed psychologist, nutritional evaluations and consultations, and audiological evaluations. Our whole treatment team works together and with our patients' families to make sure each child's needs are met.
MKSA/KULA typically treats children from birth to Kindergarten. However, we try to expand our services during the summer months to include elementary school-aged children with special needs. If you have a child who may benefit from our services, we would love to hear from you.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/ Certification:
- Current Arkansas license as a Occupational Therapist
Experience/ Knowledge required:
- One year of successful experience in a similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/ Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to work with children between the ages of birth to 6 who are at risk.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic computer skills which includes a working knowledge of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations.
Miracle Kids Success Academy/Kids Unlimited Learning Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our growing team of clinicians!
We believe our kiddos and their families deserve the highest quality of care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. This position is open to both experienced occupational therapists and newly minted therapists; a successful mix of talent and motivation is the most important factor in finding the appropriate candidate for this opportunity. If you believe you possess the necessary talents and drive to succeed in this position please don't hesitate to contact us, we're waiting to hear from you!
Miracle Kids Success Academy (MKSA)Kids Unlimited Learning Academy (KULA) is an early intervention day treatment clinic for children with special needs. Once children are referred to MKSA/KULA by their primary care physicians, they must receive a developmental screening. Then, they may be scheduled for therapy evaluations at MKSA/KULA or bring recent therapy evaluation reports done elsewhere. To receive Early Intervention Day Treatment habilitation services, a child must have a documented developmental disability or delay, as shown on the results of an annual comprehensive developmental evaluation and qualify for at least one therapy service. Those services include (but are not limited to) fine motor delays, sensory disorders, gross motor delays, speech-language delays, hearing disorders, feeding disorders, developmental delays, cognitive delays and medical needs.
Children are placed in treatment rooms based on their developmental needs and ages. Our treatment rooms are adequately staffed with teachers and teachers' assistants and are designed to celebrate the cultural differences of the children and families we serve. MKSA/KULA has many licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists on staff to provide needed care to the children who qualify for therapy services. And, MKSA/KULA has nurses on staff to serve children with medical needs.
MKSA/KULA's services also include developmental/psychological testing by a licensed psychologist, nutritional evaluations and consultations, and audiological evaluations. Our whole treatment team works together and with our patients' families to make sure each child's needs are met.
MKSA/KULA typically treats children from birth to Kindergarten. However, we try to expand our services during the summer months to include elementary school-aged children with special needs. If you have a child who may benefit from our services, we would love to hear from you.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/ Certification:
- Current Arkansas license as a Occupational Therapist
Experience/ Knowledge required:
- One year of successful experience in a similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/ Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to work with children between the ages of birth to 6 who are at risk.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic computer skills which includes a working knowledge of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and Internet software.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a very busy environment.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and other company documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations.
Miracle Kids Success Academy/Kids Unlimited Learning Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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The qualifications that appear most often in occupational therapist jobs across Arkansas.
- Active Arkansas occupational therapist license issued by the Arkansas State Medical Board
- Master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
- Passage of the NBCOT certification examination prior to or upon hire
- Experience working in a clinical, school-based, or rehabilitation setting
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health record systems
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across patient populations
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a occupational therapist in Arkansas?
To become a licensed occupational therapist in Arkansas, you must complete an accredited master's or doctoral occupational therapy program, pass the NBCOT certification exam, and then apply for licensure through the Arkansas State Medical Board's occupational therapy section. The board reviews your transcripts, exam scores, and application before issuing a license. Once licensed, you must complete continuing education hours to renew every two years.
How much do occupational therapists make in Arkansas?
Occupational therapists in Arkansas earn a median of about $106,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,160 for the lowest 10% to over $144,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire occupational therapists in Arkansas?
Arkansas occupational therapist roles are posted by Voyage Health, Reliant Rehabilitation, and Baptist Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arkansas's mix of large hospital networks, rural health systems, and school districts creates a broad range of employer types actively recruiting occupational therapists across the state.
Which Arkansas cities have the most occupational therapist jobs?
Little Rock, Jonesboro, and North Little Rock lead Arkansas in occupational therapist openings. Little Rock anchors the market as the state's healthcare capital, home to major hospital systems and specialty clinics, while Fayetteville's growth in both healthcare and education drives strong demand, and Fort Smith's concentration of rehabilitation and long-term care facilities sustains consistent hiring in the region.
Are there remote occupational therapist jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, but they're rare. Occupational therapy is an inherently hands-on clinical profession, so the vast majority of roles require in-person patient contact. About 0% of occupational therapist openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve documentation-heavy roles, telehealth consultations, or program coordination rather than direct patient treatment.
How can I get hired as a occupational therapist in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate or Level II fieldwork conversion roles at large Arkansas health systems like Arkansas Children's Hospital or Baptist Health, which regularly bring on new OTs following clinical rotations. School districts across Arkansas also hire OTs at the entry level through the Arkansas Department of Education's related services programs. Holding your NBCOT certification and an active Arkansas license before you apply gives you a clear edge over candidates still awaiting credentials.
Where can I find and apply to occupational therapist jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to occupational therapist jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings posted by employers across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit your background.
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