Occupational Therapist or COTA

Miracle Kids Success Academy•Trumann, AR

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. The position supports young children with developmental disabilities, developmental delays, and medical needs through individualized occupational therapy services. The organizations primarily serve children from birth through kindergarten and may expand services to elementary school-aged children during the summer. 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 services to build participation, independence, and success in daily activities. The role includes monitoring progress, adjusting treatment strategies, documenting care, participating in patient reviews, and recommending continued care. The therapist also educates and supports families with practical strategies for daily routines and collaborates with families, educators, therapists, nurses, and other team members to provide coordinated care. The role is based in an engaging, team-centered clinical environment with appropriately staffed classrooms designed to be safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful. The organization offers opportunities to build clinical experience and develop professionally while serving children and families. A current Arkansas Occupational Therapist license is required; newly licensed therapists are encouraged to apply. One year of successful experience in a similar position is preferred, and an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Requirements

Current Arkansas license as an Occupational Therapist.
Must maintain all professional licensure and continuing-education requirements.
Ability to work with children from birth through age six who have developmental needs or may be at risk.
Genuine passion for working with young children and their families.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with families, employees, and community partners.
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.

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.