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Occupational Therapist - Paragould, AR

Miracle Kids Success AcademyParagould, ARFull timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night

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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).

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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.

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  • 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

Help Children Build Skills, Confidence, and Greater Independence

Miracle Kids Success Academy (MKSA) and Kids Unlimited Learning Academy (KULA) are seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team!

This is an opportunity to do more than provide therapy-you will help young children overcome challenges, celebrate meaningful milestones, and develop skills that can positively shape their futures.

We believe every child and family deserves exceptional care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. Whether you are an experienced therapist or a newly licensed Occupational Therapist ready to begin your career, we are looking for someone who brings heart, talent, initiative, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

If you are ready to grow professionally while helping children reach their fullest potential, we would love to meet you!

About MKSA and KULA

Miracle Kids Success Academy and Kids Unlimited Learning Academy provide Early Intervention Day Treatment services to children with developmental disabilities, developmental delays, and medical needs.

Our programs support children experiencing

  • Fine motor and visual-motor delays
  • Sensory processing needs
  • Gross motor delays
  • Speech and language delays
  • Feeding difficulties
  • Cognitive and developmental delays
  • Hearing disorders
  • Medical needs

Children are placed in treatment rooms based on their ages and individual developmental needs. Our classrooms are appropriately staffed with teachers and teaching assistants and are designed to provide safe, engaging, inclusive, and culturally respectful environments.

Our multidisciplinary teams include occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, educators, psychologists, nutrition professionals, and audiology providers. By working closely together and partnering with families, we help ensure each child receives coordinated, individualized care.

MKSA and KULA primarily serve children from birth through kindergarten, with opportunities to expand services to elementary school-aged children during the summer.

What You'll Do

As an Occupational Therapist, you will

  • Evaluate children's fine motor, sensory, visual-motor, self-care, feeding, and developmental needs.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on each child's strengths and identified needs.
  • Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate occupational therapy services.
  • Help children build skills that support participation, independence, and success in daily activities.
  • Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies to promote meaningful outcomes.
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with families, educators, therapists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Participate in patient reviews and provide recommendations regarding each child's continued care.
  • Educate and support families by providing practical strategies that can be incorporated into the child's daily routines.
  • Maintain professional, ethical, and regulatory standards in all aspects of service delivery.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families.
  • Work alongside an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
  • Build valuable clinical experience.
  • Serve children in an engaging, team-centered environment.
  • Develop your skills while supporting a wide range of developmental needs.
  • Join a growing organization with opportunities for continued professional development.
  • Celebrate progress and life-changing milestones with children, families, and coworkers.

Qualifications

Education and Licensure

  • Current Arkansas license as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Must maintain all professional licensure and continuing-education requirements.

Experience

  • One year of successful experience in a similar position is preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
  • Newly licensed Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate

  • A genuine passion for working with young children and their families.
  • The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with families, employees, and community partners.
  • The ability to work with children from birth through age six who have developmental needs or may be at risk.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, observation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
  • The ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a busy clinical environment.
  • Strong written communication and documentation skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including databases, word-processing programs, spreadsheets, email, and internet-based systems.
  • The ability to understand and apply safety requirements, organizational policies, and professional standards.
  • A collaborative, dependable, and patient-centered approach to care.

Make Every Milestone Matter

A child completing a task independently for the first time may seem like one small moment-but to that child and family, it can mean everything.

At MKSA and KULA, you will have the opportunity to turn everyday activities into meaningful progress. Bring your expertise, creativity, and compassion to a team committed to helping children thrive.

Ready to build a rewarding therapy career while making a difference every day? Apply now-we cannot wait to meet you!

Miracle Kids Success Academy and Kids Unlimited Learning Academy provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

From Miracle Kids Success Academy's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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