Full time Physical Therapist--SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open physical therapist jobs in Arkansas post a median of $47.69 an hour, the middle half $43–$49.31, across 9 jobs that state their pay. Physical therapists employed in Arkansas earn a median of $47.60 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).
Licensed in another state?
Arkansas issues and accepts PT Compact privileges: a physical therapist or PT assistant whose home state is a member can take this job on a compact privilege instead of an Arkansas license, $48 for a PT. (PT Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For an Arkansas license, apply to the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy for a license by endorsement ($5, by its own page): what Arkansas asks. Every state's PT Compact status.
What Arkansas requires of a physical therapist
Physical Therapist License, from the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy.
- A reciprocity applicant submits a notarized application with the fee, a jurisprudence exam certificate, an official transcript, a passing national exam score through the FSBPT Score Transfer Service, official verification of all current and previous licenses, and state and national criminal background checks through the Arkansas State Police.
- Staying active: Licenses renew every year by March 1; physical therapists complete two continuing education units in each two-year period ending December 31, attesting to them at renewal and keeping proof for audit.
Physical 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
Physical Therapist - PT
Physical Therapist - PT - POSITION SUMMARY:
A therapist’s overall responsibility is to manage the care of the patient/resident, managing quality of all related outcomes. The therapist participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, manages resources to meet the needs of the patient/resident and related customers balancing outcomes and cost effective and efficient treatment.
Physical Therapist - PT - REPORTS TO:
Directly reports to the Director of Rehabilitation or designee of the facility where providing therapy services.
Physical Therapist - PT - SUPERVISES:
Supervises clinically all assistants and aides of patients to which the therapist is directing or overseeing the delivery of services according to an established plan of care. Supervision follows all accepted state and federal guidelines for the respective discipline.
Physical Therapist - PT - RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university with minimally a bachelors degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy, or a masters degree in speech-language pathology and/or equivalent certification accepted by the designated professional accrediting body
Foreign trained therapists must meet the education standards as defined by the state licensing board in the state they practice in.
Physical Therapist - PT - Professional Experience
- Prefer-experience/knowledge managing other rehabilitation personnel.
- Prefer-experience/knowledge in long term care facilities.
- Prefer-experience/knowledge managing cost and productivity
- Prefer Outpatient experience/ knowledge.
- Knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings
Physical Therapist - PT - Certification/Licensure: Actively licensed therapist in assigned state(s) of employment as a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical or Occupational Therapist or related health care profession
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From Lake Forest Senior Living at Hot Springs Village's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Lake Forest Senior Living at Hot Springs Village
Lake Forest Senior Living at Hot Springs Village is a 50 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Lake Forest Senior Living at Hot Springs Village)-bed nursing home in Hot Springs Village, AR, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for caregivers, therapists and nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Lake Forest Senior Living at Hot Springs Village
Based in Hot Springs Village, ARHires in ArkansasPay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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