No salary listed — similar Physical Therapist roles pay ~$92k (median of 219 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 461 active roles in this specialty

Physical Therapist (Warren Kids First)

Physical Therapist Top 25% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy)Full-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Pediatric PT in Warren, AR. Work with kids 6 weeks to 5 years. Interdisciplinary team. Full benefits. 10% retirement match. Education discount. Make a real difference in little lives.

Join University of Arkansas System as a Physical Therapist (Warren Kids First) in Warren, Arkansas. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.

Key Responsibilities

  • This position is located in Warren, Arkansas.
  • KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years.
  • In our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children diagnosed as having a medical condition known to place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive intervention.

Requirements

  • All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
  • For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams. edu.
  • Department: COM | Peds Kids First Warren Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: This position is located in Warren, Arkansas.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

Work with University of Arkansas System in Warren, Arkansas.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy (Bachelor's pre-2002, Master's pre-2016, or Doctorate) and a current Arkansas Physical Therapy License. Candidates must pass background checks, drug screens, and meet immunization requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Gross Motor AssessmentPediatric TherapyEvidence-Based PracticePatient EvaluationInterdisciplinary CollaborationFamily Centered CareClinical DocumentationMedicaid BillingAdaptive Equipment AssessmentPatient Goal Setting

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist (Warren Kids First) at University of Arkansas System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 461 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arkansas, Physical Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$83k across 112 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (20,281 listings).

Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About University of Arkansas System

Higher Education
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holiday Pay
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Education Discount
Retirement with up to 10% match