Occupational Therapist or COTA

Miracle Kids Success Academy•Trumann, AR

11h

About The Position

Miracle Kids Success Academy (MKSA) and Kids Unlimited Learning Academy (KULA) are seeking a compassionate, motivated Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role provides occupational therapy to young children with developmental disabilities, developmental delays, and medical needs, helping them build skills, confidence, independence, and participation in daily activities. Children served are primarily from birth through kindergarten, with opportunities to expand services to elementary school-aged children during the summer. The position involves assessing children's needs, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering developmentally appropriate therapy, monitoring progress, documenting care, and collaborating with families and other professionals. The therapist also supports families with practical strategies for children's daily routines and contributes recommendations about ongoing care. Services are delivered in an engaging, team-centered environment alongside professionals from disciplines including physical therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, education, psychology, nutrition, and audiology. A current Arkansas occupational therapist license is required. One year of successful experience in a similar position is preferred, though newly licensed occupational therapists are encouraged to apply. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. The organization offers the opportunity to build clinical experience and develop professionally while supporting children and families.

Requirements

Current Arkansas license as an Occupational Therapist.
Must maintain all professional licensure and continuing-education requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with families, employees, and community partners.
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.
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.
Ability to understand and apply safety requirements, organizational policies, and professional standards.
Collaborative, dependable, and patient-centered approach to care.
Genuine passion for working with young children and their families.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 children's 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 for the child's daily routines.
Maintain professional, ethical, and regulatory standards in service delivery.