Occupational Therapist - Newport, AR
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
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 87.1%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
- 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
Come work for an established, supportive company that puts pediatric therapy at the heart of its brand!
As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess and treat patients with orthopedic, sensory processing, and social-emotional disorders. You may perform research related to fine motor, visual-perceptual, cognitive, and sensory problems and implement appropriate treatment plans.
Setting: School-based
Type: Full-time
License Requirements: OT
Why choose us?
Over 95% of our therapists say they would recommend Cynergy Rehab Group as a great place to work.
In fact, they have some pretty good things to say about working here...
"I have never worked for a company that cares so much about their employees and their input."
"I have seen time and time again where employees recommend things and by all means, they try to implement that into therapists' daily skills and I love that."
"The best place I have ever worked!!! All staff and management are very supportive and I enjoy coming to work each day!!"
"I enjoy being a part of this team and I believe this company is great. The support from regional directors and management is excellent."
Are you ready to experience the Cynergy difference?
You'll receive an industry-leading benefits package, including:
- Retirement account with 401k matching
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life, disability, and supplemental insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Referral bonus
- Continuing education credits
Plus all kinds of other great benefits like:
- Electronic documentation
- Company swag
- Community events
- Company parties
Apply today and see why we are the fastest-growing therapy provider in Arkansas!
From Cynergy Rehab Group's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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