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Rehab in Motion
Little Rock, Arkansas

PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$62K - $73K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Our Company

Rehab in Motion

Overview

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the Occupational Therapist in the implementation of treatment intervention
  • Administer therapeutic exercises and activities to improve patients; strength, mobility and function.
  • Providing training to individuals and any others involved in their rehabilitation, and documenting results of the training

Maintain Accurate and Up-to-date Patient Records

  • Supporting individuals' plan of treatment by documenting and reporting status changes to the multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Degree from a certified occupational therapy assistant training program
  • Current Occupational Therapist Assistant certification in state of practice
  • Current Live CPR Certification
  • Two-step TB skin test required
  • Proof of Auto Insurance
  • Knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions
  • Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health
  • One year preferred
  • New grads encouraged to apply
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
  • Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods

Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times

A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

About Our Line of Business

Rehab in Motion, an affiliate of Rehab Without Walls, is devoted to elevating the physical and emotional wellbeing of older adults through physical, occupational and speech therapies.

Our team’s holistic approach integrates mindfulness-based interventions to address trauma, fostering increased independence, strength, and fall prevention.

At Rehab in Motion, our tailored physical therapy and fun-filled exercise classes embrace the unique culture of every retirement or assisted living community we serve, because staying active and independent should be as enjoyable as it is beneficial.

Our team excels in trauma-informed care, fostering a nurturing and empathetic environment for all clients. This approach ensures that each individual receives comprehensive care, incorporating support, evidence- based interventions, and an overall improved quality of life, leading to more favorable outcomes.

For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com/rehab-in-motion. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $30.00 - $35.00 / Hour

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient carePatient documentationPatient assessmentMobility training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant at Rehab in Motion a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Occupational Therapy occupational therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$33k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Ota Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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<$80k
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$80k-90k
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$108k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Occupational Therapist Assistant - COTA

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation · Sacramento, California

$47-$52/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, School-Based

St. Vincent's Health Partners · Yonkers, New York

$85k
#3

Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

$30-$40.38/hr
#4

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant-PRN

$58k-$79k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k≈ 7.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo≈ 48% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rehab in Motion

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Benefits & Perks

PRN Schedule
New Grads Encouraged