Equine Assisted Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$45-$62/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Unbridled Physical Therapist
Pay: $45.00 - $62.00 per hour
Job Description
At Unbridled Pediatric Therapies, we are dedicated to providing innovative therapeutic experiences that harness the powerful benefits of hippotherapy.
For children receiving physical, occupational, or speech therapy, incorporating equine movement can create highly engaging, meaningful, and effective treatment opportunities.
We believe every child has limitless potential, and hippotherapy-using the horse's movement as a therapeutic tool-can support improved outcomes across a wide range of ages and abilities.
Our clinic offers physical, occupational, and speech equine-assisted therapy in a nurturing, collaborative, and family-centered environment, empowering children and their families with the skills they need to succeed at home, in school, and within their communities.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled part-time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our growing team at Unbridled. The PT will evaluate, plan, and provide individualized treatment for children with a variety of needs, including gross motor development, gait training, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, and functional mobility.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough evaluations and re-evaluations using standardized and clinical assessment tools.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
- Provide direct equine-assisted therapy sessions using evidence-based, play-centered approaches.
- Collaborate closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Document evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans in the EMR system.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and community outreach as needed.
Qualifications
- Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current state PT license (or eligibility for licensure).
- Pediatric experience preferred; willingness to grow into pediatric specialty required.
Horse Knowledge and Experience Preferred
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Passion for helping children reach their fullest potential.
Why Join Unbridled Pediatric Therapies?
- Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented team environment.
- Flexible scheduling and manageable caseloads.
- Access to mentorship, professional development, and continuing education support.
- Opportunities for specialty practice areas (hippotherapy, early intervention, etc.).
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Job Type: Part-time
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
- Retirement plan
- Work Location: In person
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic PT who loves helping children reach their fullest potential, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@nolimitstherapies.com
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $94k–$129k | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $75k–$93k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$128k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Arkansas | 134 active | 22,064 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arkansas Physical Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 37% offer loan repayment144 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,606 in the last 30 days | 4,604 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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