February 19, 2026Ref: PT 26447

Physical Therapist Allied Health - Arkansas

  • Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • Allied Health
  • Physical Therapist

Position Highlights:

Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Northwest Arkansas

Are you a passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a collaborative, mission-driven team where you can truly make an impact? Join our growing outpatient pediatric therapy program serving children ages 0-5 with developmental delays and disabilities in a thriving Arkansas community.

Work-Life Balance

  • Monday-Friday schedule (or 3 day/4 day week options)
  • No weekends
  • 8am - 5pm

Desirable Practice Setting

  • Outpatient pediatric therapy center
  • State-of-the-art therapy gym
  • Sensory rooms
  • Feeding lab
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Dedicated therapist offices

Collaborative, Mission-Driven Environment

  • Strong interdisciplinary model
  • Work alongside Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Autism testing services available onsite
  • Supportive and mentor-focused culture
  • Excellent communication skills for patient care education and collaboration with families and healthcare providers.
  • Experience supporting children’s development through early intervention initiatives is highly desirable. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children by providing compassionate occupational therapy services that foster growth, independence, and confidence!

Professional Growth Opportunities

  • High demand and growing enrollment
  • Opportunity to help expand services
  • CME allowance

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary (based on experience) up to $70/hr
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Qualifications

  • Education: Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Licensure: Active or eligible for the Arkansas PT license

About the Community

  • Located in a thriving, family-focused Arkansas community
  • Cost of living below the national average
  • Affordable housing and short commute times
  • Convenient access to Little Rock and Central Arkansas amenities
  • Highly rated public school district
  • Parks, walking trails, youth sports, and seasonal festivities
  • Safe, welcoming, and growing residential area

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location

  • In person

Ref: PT 26447

About the Community

Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

Northwest Arkansas

Are you a passionate Pediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a collaborative, mission-driven team where you can truly make an impact? Join our growing outpatient pediatric therapy program serving children ages 0-5 with developmental delays and disabilities in a thriving Arkansas community.

Work-Life Balance

  • Monday-Friday schedule (or 3 day/4 day week options)
  • No weekends
  • 8am - 5pm

Desirable Practice Setting

  • Outpatient pediatric therapy center
  • State-of-the-art therapy gym
  • Sensory rooms
  • Feeding lab
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Dedicated therapist offices

Collaborative, Mission-Driven Environment

  • Strong interdisciplinary model
  • Work alongside Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Autism testing services available onsite
  • Supportive and mentor-focused culture
  • Excellent communication skills for patient care education and collaboration with families and healthcare providers.
  • Experience supporting children’s development through early intervention initiatives is highly desirable. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children by providing compassionate occupational therapy services that foster growth, independence, and confidence!

Professional Growth Opportunities

  • High demand and growing enrollment
  • Opportunity to help expand services
  • CME allowance

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary (based on experience) up to $70/hr
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Qualifications

  • Education: Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
  • Licensure: Active or eligible for the Arkansas PT license

About the Community

  • Located in a thriving, family-focused Arkansas community
  • Cost of living below the national average
  • Affordable housing and short commute times
  • Convenient access to Little Rock and Central Arkansas amenities
  • Highly rated public school district
  • Parks, walking trails, youth sports, and seasonal festivities
  • Safe, welcoming, and growing residential area

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location

  • In person

Ref: PT 26447

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Kaitlin Owen

Director of Recruiting

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