Occupational Therapist

Kids Unlimited Learning Academy • Farmington, AR

2d

About The Position

Miracle Kids Success Academy (MKSA) and Kids Unlimited Learning Academy (KULA) are seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team providing Early Intervention Day Treatment services to children with developmental disabilities, developmental delays, and medical needs. The programs primarily serve children from birth through kindergarten, with opportunities to expand services to elementary school-aged children during the summer. Children receive coordinated, individualized care in safe, engaging, inclusive, and culturally respectful environments, with support from families and professionals across disciplines.

The Occupational Therapist evaluates children’s fine motor, sensory, visual-motor, self-care, feeding, and developmental needs; develops individualized treatment plans; and provides engaging, developmentally appropriate therapy. The role monitors children’s progress, adjusts treatment strategies, documents care, participates in patient reviews, and collaborates with families and the multidisciplinary team. The therapist also supports families with practical strategies for children’s daily routines and maintains professional, ethical, and regulatory standards. Experienced and newly licensed Occupational Therapists are encouraged to apply.

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.
• An 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 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity to build valuable clinical experience.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and team-centered environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed