No salary listed — similar Occupational Therapist roles pay ~$110k (median of 59 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active roles in this specialty

PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics

Occupational Therapist Top 25% in Occupational TherapyPer Diem
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

PRN Occupational Therapist in pediatric therapy. Work with kids with developmental delays. Multidisciplinary team. Stable, supportive environment in Bryant, AR.

Join FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE as a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics in Bryant, Arkansas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Friendship Pediatric Services is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our Bryant location.
  • This is a rare opening within a well-established pediatric therapy program known for its experienced team, low turnover, and strong collaborative culture.
  • Our Bryant therapists have a long history with the organization, creating a stable, supportive environment focused on high-quality care.

Requirements

  • QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from four-year college or university and must hold or obtain an Arkansas State License to practice occupational therapy.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.

Work with FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE in Bryant, Arkansas.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPediatric therapyTreatment planningPatient evaluationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationBehavior managementClinical assessmentPatient counselingTherapeutic interventionCase managementHIPAA complianceQuality assuranceStaff in-service trainingStudent supervision

Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Arkansas, Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$108k across 68 listings, vs ~$97k nationally (8,525 listings).

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).

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics at FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,625 active Occupational 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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

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

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

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