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Little Rock, Arkansas

Physical Therapist (PT) – Early Childhood

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Some of the most meaningful moments in physical therapy happen through developmental milestones that open up a whole new world for a young child. A baby learning to sit independently and explore their surroundings. A toddler taking those first steps toward greater mobility and independence. A preschooler developing the strength, balance, and confidence to run, climb, and play alongside friends.

At ACCESS Early Childhood, those moments are what our work is all about.

We're looking for a Physical Therapist who loves working with young children, sees the possibilities in every child, and wants to be part of a team that shows up for one another as much as they do for the children and families they serve.

Our therapists work alongside early childhood educators, evaluators, and other clinical professionals in a collaborative environment where expertise is valued, ideas are shared, and everyone works toward a common goal: helping young children build the foundational skills they need to learn, play, grow, and thrive.

A rewarding career with room for life outside of work

We know that meaningful progress doesn't happen by accident. It takes skilled therapists, the right resources, and a team that supports one another. We also believe the professionals doing this important work deserve time for their own lives.

At ACCESS, You'll Enjoy

  • 15.5 paid holidays and 18 days of paid time off annually — a total of 33.5 paid days off
  • No nights or weekends, with steady, predictable daytime schedules
  • Competitive salaries with opportunities for milestone bonuses
  • Paid professional licensure and continuing education (CEUs)
  • Medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer matching opportunities
  • State-of-the-art therapy facilities designed specifically for pediatric care
  • A collaborative environment where therapists, educators, and other professionals work together toward each child’s goals
  • Opportunities to pursue professional interests through special projects and programs
  • A family-friendly workplace that recognizes the importance of life beyond work

Requirements

As a Physical Therapist at ACCESS Early Childhood, you'll help infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children develop the strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and gross motor skills they need to explore their environments, participate in play, and move through everyday activities with greater confidence and independence.

What We're Looking For

  • A degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university
  • Current Arkansas licensure as a Physical Therapist
  • Strong communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills
  • A genuine interest in working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
  • A collaborative, child- and family-centered approach to clinical care

Find Your Place at ACCESS

The most rewarding work happens when talented people have the resources, encouragement, and support to do what they do best.

At ACCESS Early Childhood, you'll find a team that shares your commitment to young children, celebrates the milestones that shape early development, and understands that supporting therapists is an important part of helping students succeed.

If you're ready for a new opportunity where your work matters and your life outside of work matters, too, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will help infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children develop strength, balance, coordination, and gross motor skills. They will work collaboratively with educators and other clinical professionals to support children in achieving developmental milestones.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

CollaborationPatient assessmentEarly childhood development

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,954 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $95k (middle half $88k–$104k)354 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arkansas141 active22,282 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArkansas Physical Therapist listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 34% offer loan repayment151 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,954 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (PT) – Early Childhood at Access Group a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,954 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 22 employers
9
<$105k
15
$105k-125k
1
$140k
6
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
46% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

School Physical Therapist (PT)

Strides Therapy and Educational Services · Baltimore, Maryland

$70-$73/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond

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$150k
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist - Glendale

$150k
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist - Hayward

$150k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,954 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Access Group

IT Services and IT Consulting
Toronto, Ontario
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

15.5 paid holidays
18 days PTO
No nights or weekends
Competitive salaries with milestone bonuses
Paid professional licensure and CEUs
Medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer matching
State-of-the-art pediatric therapy facilities

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,184/mo
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.