Occupational Therapist I
Open in 2 locations
Baptist Health (Arkansas) posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Arkansas
2 openNorth Little Rock, AR (opens on this page)
Full Time · Posted 1w ago
El Dorado, AR (opens on this page)
Full Time · Posted 4mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open occupational therapist jobs in Arkansas post a median of $51.76 an hour, the middle half $51.76–$56.50, across 9 jobs that state their pay. Occupational therapists employed in Arkansas earn a median of $51.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Occupational therapists in Arkansas: pay by town and employer
Licensed in another state?
Arkansas issues and accepts OT Compact privileges: an occupational therapist or OT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of an Arkansas license. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For an Arkansas license, apply to the Arkansas State Medical Board for a license by endorsement ($4, by its own page): what Arkansas asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Arkansas requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the Arkansas State Medical Board.
- Applicants mail a notarized paper application with NBCOT certification verification sent directly from NBCOT, an education verification and official transcript, verification of every license ever held, facility and employment verifications for the past five years, a signed Medical Practices Act and Rules Affidavit and a state and federal criminal background check.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every year by the last day of the licensee's birth month, with ten continuing education credits each year.
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Arkansas · Every state's rule
Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy jobs in our research
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%
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About the job
Department: Occupational Therapy
Shift: Day
Working Hours: 8-5 M-F weekends and holidays
Summary
Works with autonomy and accountability demonstrating proficiency in providing care for a complex patient population. Committed to professional and department growth and enhancement. Must be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Other information
- Arkansas State board license or temporary license for a new graduate.
- BS, MS, or DOT in Occupational Therapy.
- Maintain all requirements of the career ladder for Level I.
- CPR certification is required but can be complete upon hire.
This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.
From Baptist Health (Arkansas)'s job posting for North Little Rock, AR, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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