Description

Radiance Pediatric Therapy, LLC in Bentonville, Arkansas is seeking a pediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children. Radiance Pediatric Therapy, LLC offers play-based, child-led, neurodivergent affirming, and family focused care for children 8 months old to 18 years-old. Therapy is provided in our warm, playful clinic and also in local preschools, helping children build real world skills for home, school, and community life.

Requirements

Duties

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations and treatment for children ages 8 months – 18 years with a variety of developmental, sensory, and functional needs.
• Use a child led, play based approach that follows each child’s interests while targeting therapeutic goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on: Sensory integration and processing, Reflex integration, DIR/relationship-based approaches, Fine and visual motor skills, Gross motor skills, strength, and coordination, Handwriting and school related skills, ADLs/independence (dressing, feeding, self-care).
• Provide services in clinic and in local preschools, supporting children where they learn and play most.
• Deliver neurodivergent affirming, strengths focused care for children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, developmental delays, and other learning/regulation needs.
• Partner closely with parents and caregivers, offering practical strategies that fit naturally into daily routines at home, school, and in the community.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, teachers, and other providers (with caregiver consent) to support consistency across settings.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation for evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and care coordination.
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming, and joyful clinic culture aligned with our mission and values.

Clinical & Professional Skills

• Strong skills in pediatric evaluation and intervention, including sensory, motor, and functional assessments.
• Knowledge of sensory integration, reflex integration, and relationship based (DIR informed) approaches.
• Ability to design and implement child led, play based treatment plans that are functional and goal oriented.
• Experience or strong interest in working with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, developmental delays, and other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Commitment to neurodivergent affirming, strengths focused, and family centered care.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Excellent communication skills with children, parents, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with families and involve them as partners in care.
• Comfort providing education, coaching, and practical home program strategies to caregivers and teachers.

Organizational Skills

• Strong time management and caseload organization skills.
• Ability to work independently in a small, growing clinic while also collaborating as part of a team.
• Reliable with documentation, follow through, and coordination of care.

Licenses & Credentials (Required)

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (MOT, MSOT, OTD) from an ACOTE accredited OT program.
• Current (or eligible) Arkansas Occupational Therapist license through the Arkansas State Medical Board.
• NBCOT certification (OTR) in good standing (or exam eligibility for new graduates).
• Meets all Arkansas licensure requirements, including any background checks and continuing education needed for renewal.

Preferred Pediatric Experience & Training

• These areas are preferred but not required. If you are eager to learn and aligned with our mission and values, we still encourage you to apply.
• Prior experience in pediatric occupational therapy (clinic, school, or outpatient).
• Training or strong interest in sensory integration, reflex integration, and DIR/Floortime or other relationship-based models.
• Experience providing neurodivergent affirming care for children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Experience collaborating with schools, preschools, or early intervention programs.
• New graduates with strong pediatric fieldwork and a passion for play based, family centered, neurodivergent affirming care are encouraged to apply.

Compensation (W 2)

• $35 – $65 per billable treatment hour, depending on experience, specialty training, and caseload.
• Evaluations paid at 1.5× your treatment rate (for example, a therapist at $40/hr billable treatment is paid $60/hr for evaluations).
• Team meetings & events paid at $25/hour (not unpaid time).
• Most full time therapists at Radiance Pediatric Therapy carry a 25 – 35 billable hours/week caseload. With upside potential based on your caseload and mix of evaluations vs. treatments.

Benefits, Flexibility, & Culture

• Time off: 6 paid holidays each year for full time therapists, after 90 days.
• Continuing education: $1,000 annual continuing education reimbursement available after 6 months of employment.
• Retention bonuses: Annual retention bonus based on years of service with the clinic.
• Performance bonus: Annual performance bonus up to $5,000, tied to performance goals.
• Paid team meetings: All required team meetings and events are paid at $25/hour (we respect your time, even when it’s not billable).
• Flexibility: Flexible scheduling to support family needs and life events, while maintaining a consistent weekly caseload.
• Mentorship & growth: Strong emphasis on mentorship, clinical support, and professional development, especially for clinicians who are newer to outpatient pediatrics.
• Team culture: Small, supportive, team oriented clinic culture where collaboration, problem solving, and open communication are valued.
• Clinic swag & scrubs: Free company t shirt and sweatshirt with our logo to wear at work, plus $200 per year reimbursement for scrub bottoms.

How to Apply

• Please submit your resume/CV to: info@radiancepediatrictherapy.com with the subject line “Pediatric OT Application – Your Name”.
• Optional but appreciated: a brief cover note sharing your pediatric OT experience or interests and any experience with play based, family centered, or neurodivergent affirming care.